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33 Cards in this Set
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3 defining characteristics of Mental Health is?
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Social (enjoys relationships)
Productive (partakes in productive activities i.e. work Coping (good coping methods) |
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Health conditions (Mental illnesses) are marked by what 3 things?
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alterations in thinking, mood and behavior that causes distress and/or impaired ability to function
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What is the etiology of mental illness?
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Involves environment (parent's skills, G&D affected, traumatic events) and biochemical (imbalance in brain causing pt to act, feel, and think differently)
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What is the criteria for inpatient admission?
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Danger to self
Danger to others Gravely disabled |
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TYPE OF ADMISSION
Only Transporatation |
Order of Protective Custody (OPC)
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TYPE OF ADMISSION
Documents filled out at coroner's office |
Order of Protective Custody (OPC)
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TYPE OF ADMISSION
Patient agrees to follow rules of facility |
Formal Voluntary Admission (FVA)
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TYPE OF ADMISSION
Patient can not be forced to take medications |
Formal Voluntary Admission (FVA)
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TYPE OF ADMISSION
Pt can sign self out of facility |
Formal Voluntary Admission (FVA)
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TYPE OF ADMISSION
Pt can switch to this type at any time |
Formal Voluntary Admission (FVA)
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TYPE OF ADMISSION
This is needed at least 72 hrs prior to allowing pt to sign self out |
72 Hour Notice of Release
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Who must be noticed after a pt fills out a 72 hr notice of release?
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Nurse must notify physician.
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How long does the physician have to evaluate the patient after they fill out a 72 hr Notice of Release?
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72 hrs
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TYPE OF ADMISSION
Physician evaluates pt and decides pt will stay in the facility |
Physician's Emergency Certificate (PEC)
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How long is a PEC good for?
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72 hr
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TYPE OF ADMISSION
Coroner must evaluate pt after this type of admission |
Physician's Emergency Certificate (PEC)
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Who must be notified after a PEC?
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The nurse must notify the coroner.
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How long does the coroner have to evaluate a patient after a PEC?
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72 hr
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TYPE OF ADMISSION
The coroner evaluates the pt and determines the pt needs to remain at the facility. |
Coroner's Emergency Certificate (CEC)
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TYPE OF ADMISSION
Good for up to 15 days |
Coroner's Emergency Certificate (CEC)
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TYPE OF ADMISSION
Physician petitions court to allow pt to stay at facility for more than 15 days |
Judicial Commitment (JC)
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TYPE OF ADMISSION
Good for up to 180 days |
Judicial Commitment (JC)
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TYPE OF ADMISSION
Facility receives no financial compensation for a pt with this legal staus |
Judicial Commitment (JC)
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TYPE OF ADMISSION
Patient lacks the ability to say yes or no |
Non-Contested Admission
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TYPE OF ADMISSION
pt > 18 yo; parent/guardian admits pt |
Admission of Minors
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What are the goals of inpatient treatment?
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Rapid stabilization (patient)
Stabilization of crisis (problem) Medication management Return pt to previous level of functioning Return pt to community |
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SECLUSION AND RESTRAINTS
1st step is to? |
Least restrictive: interaction/talking to calm pt
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Order of steps in seclusion and restraints
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1st interaction/talking
2nd restraints 3rd seclusion |
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How often should a patient be observed while restrained?
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Every 15 minutes
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This act placed community-based mental health centers throughout communities with the use of federal funds.
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Community Mental Health Act 1963
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This law passed to prevent insurance companies from discriminating against mental health illness
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Health Parity Law
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A person/service to help pt with any concerns/questions about care.
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Mental Health Advocate
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The phone # for this service must be present by phone and pt can not be prevented from calling regardless of time/circumstances.
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Mental Health Advocate
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