5 NORTH
The Psychiatric Unit provides a safe, protective environment
for the treatment and recovery of acutely ill psychiatric
patients. It is a 21-bed, voluntary, primarily
short-term, acute care setting for adolescents and
adults. Length of stay is approximately 14 days,
however some patients benefit from longer or shorter
stays.
The approach to treatment is interdisciplinary. Registered
Nurses and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners are key
members of the caring, professional staff which also
includes Psychiatrists, Licensed Psychiatric Social
Workers, and Art and Activity Therapists.
Individual, group, and family therapy are provided
by the attending psychiatrist and professional staff.
The attending psychiatrist may prescribe antipsychotic,
antidepressant, anti-anxiety, or mood stabilizing medication
individually or in combination, as indicated, for the
treatment of a particular disorder or set of symptoms.
A close liaison is maintained with local agencies
and mental health providers who offer post discharge
services for patients.
For more information contact
Nurse Manager Camille Hertzel, RN, CNA, BC
chertzel@hunthosp.org
 BACK
TO NURSING HOME
|
