Psychiatric patients look for emergency mental health assessment and evaluation. This group of patients is amongst those who face numerous complex processes that at times prove to be convoluted. These methods involve the treatment and the management of the particular health condition (Fenton et al., 2001). Apart from the complexities and incomprehensive matters associated with the patients’ mental conditions, other issues include insurance and the hospital regulations. These pose disadvantages to patients as they are left with a system that is continuously shrinking and hence cannot mitigate the psychiatric and mental problems. Access to care within the psychiatric crisis unit amongst patients with mental complaints can prove to be lengthy …show more content…
The aim of these facilities is to provide assessments and care that can provide efficient treatment options and procedures for patients. These institutions have a purpose of promoting early discharge or solutions for the management of then adverse effects of the condition. Psychiatric crisis units treat these patients in an environment that appear to be least restrictive and at the same time present minimum disruptions to the lives of these individuals (Academy of Medical Royal Collages, 2008). The psychiatric crisis units often offer service that can be accessed within a 24-hour time frames. The services are however guaranteed safety amongst patients through the safety procedures …show more content…
This study will also enhance the development of methods that facilitate assessment of the quality of services offered in emergency units and hence improve on the implementation techniques adapted within these institutions. Unlike previous studies that have focused on the effectiveness of psychiatric crisis units, this project will explore the characteristics that influence the effectiveness of these systems. Objectives The specific objectives of this study include: 1. To analyze the reasons behind seeking care within psychiatric crisis unit among patients with mental complications. 2. To establish the factors behind the duration of time taken for patients with mental complaints to access the required care within the psychiatric crisis unit 3. To assess the overall effectiveness of the psychiatric crisis units in meeting the health requirements of those patients’ mental issue and psychiatric complaints. 4. To determine the characteristics of psychiatric crisis units associated with positive outcomes for the time patients take in the emergency
Movies and shows like, “Girl Interrupted” and “American Horror Story: Insane Asylum” portray hospitals in a way that has truth to it, however they portray the people in a negative way. It has become more known to society that the hospitals that the mentally ill are subjected to living in are not a good place to be. However, the stigma that mentally ill people are dangerous and cannot overcome their illness is still widely
The CPA is a care management process for people with mental health and social care needs, including managing associated risks. The CPA main elements are: Assessment, Care coordinator, Care planning, Review, Transfer and Discharge. The National Standard Framework for Mental Health introduced it to supply a framework for effective mental health care (DOH, 1999; DOH, 2008; Gamble, 2005). Under CPA, John may use an Advance statement to illustrate his personal preferences and what he would like to happen in regards to his personal and home life should they come to lack capacity. These are important mechanisms for safeguarding and promoting a patient’s interests and health. The CPA is grounded in values and principles that are central to personalisation brought about when in March 2008 ‘Refocusing the Care Programme Approach’ was issued. This updated guidance highl...
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Spencer, Susan. “Mental Health First Aid: A Concept Whose Time Has Come.” Worcester Telegram & Gazette [Massachusetts] 15 Jan. 2014: n. pag. NewsBank Special Reports. Web. 7 Apr. 2014.
Mental health nurses are exposed, due a lack of community support, low staffing levels, stigma and client pressures including the risk of violence, The increasing number of mental health patient compare to the decreasing number of beds and capable staff, means that mental health nurses are spending less time per patient and potentially providing a minimum quality of care level , Moreover, mental health nurses are dealing with caring for patients in inappropriate settings, with a reduced level of ,all factors leading to an increase in stress and burnout (Barling, 2001, p. 252; MHCA, 2005, p. 3)
Flow and Nursing Workforce Variables on Acute Psychiatric Wards: The Tompkins Acute Ward Study. International Journal of Social Psychiatry 53(75), 75-84.
In today’s society, the stigma around mental health has caused many people to fear seeking medical treatment for problems they are dealing with. With an abundance of hateful outlooks and stereotypical labels such as: crazy, psycho, and dangerous, it is clear that people with a mental illness have a genuine reason to avoid pursuing medical treatments. Along with mental health stigma, psychiatric facilities that patients with a mental health issue attend in order to receive treatment obtain an excessive amount of unfavorable stereotypes.
The BBC documentary, Mental: A History of the Madhouse, delves into Britain’s mental asylums and explores not only the life of the patients in these asylums, but also explains some of the treatments used on such patients (from the early 1950s to the late 1990s). The attitudes held against mental illness and those afflicted by it during the time were those of good intentions, although the vast majority of treatments and aid being carried out against the patients were anything but “good”. In 1948, mental health began to be included in the NHS (National Health Service) as an actual medical condition, this helped to bring mental disabilities under the umbrella of equality with all other medical conditions; however, asylums not only housed people
Necessary Behavioral Mental Health intervention does not end at the point first responders have successfully contained the actual crisis. The ongoing need for Behavioral Mental Health services will continue for an extended length of time when a traumatic event such as that depicted in the scenario occur. A copious number of individuals will have ...
As a human service provider there is so much we can do to help those that are suffering from with a mental illness get the resources that are available to them worldwide. As the provider, we have access to the resources that are available, we have to make sure we are educating those that need the help, and there are many places online that offer a toll free phone number to get free or low income assistance (Me, 2009). Along with the toll free phone numbers there are also websites and clinics in a lot of the areas that offer free or low income assistance (Me, 2009). As human service providers we should have a list of all the resources that are available, so that we are able to help those that may come into our office for assistance or when we are out in the community providing
States obtain many services that fall under mental health care, and that treat the mentally ill population. These range from acute and long-term hospital treatment, to supportive housing. Other effective services utilized include crisis intervention teams, case management, Assertive Community Treatment programs, clinic services, and access to psychiatric medications (Honberg at al. 6). These services support the growing population of people living in the...
In 1950s the construction of new psychiatric centres took place in order to treat people with mental disorders. Local authorities provided financial resources to sustain these establishments of psychiatry. Apparently those psychiatric centres were treating the patients in unappropriated ways and inhuman acts as well as demanding them to remain inside the psychiatric centres for the rest of
My experience in mental health clinical was very different from any other clinical I had before. In a mental health clinical setting, I am not only treating client’s mental illnesses, I am also treating their medical problems such as COPD, diabetes, chronic renal failure, etc. Therefore, it is important to prepare for the unexpected events. In this mental health clinical, I learned that the importance of checking on my clients and making sure that they are doing fine by performing a quick head-to toes assessment at the beginning of my shift. I had also learned that client’s mental health illness had a huge impact on their current medical illness.
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There should be a holistic approach to the treatment diagnosis and management of the people with mental illness. Such an approach should put into consideration the families of the people with mental illnesses and help them understand the issue. Once they understand, it is easier for them to welcome and help the individuals instead of sending them to institutions. To achieve prompt treatment, the mental health facilities and personnel need to be accessible and operate within the recommended standards.