current reviews?
When were you there
i have been there twice each for 7 weeks at a time; in 2008, it’s a 30 bed private psych hospital in subiaco, really nice indeed, not ED specific tho, they don’t tube at all
Describe the average day
0730: breakfast
0800: meds (have to get meds half an hour each side of the time that u need them or they won’t give em 2 u)
0845: ward meeting: can discuss issues that r goin on
0900-1030: group (either art or coping skills)
1030-1100: morning tea
1100-1230: groups
1230: lunch
1400: art or relax
1500: afternoon tea
free time
1730: dinner
sometimes they have an evening group at 6:30,
meds at 8 pm
What were meals like?
breakfast had the usual cereal, toast, pastries, dairy, fruit, juice,
snacks: sweets, healthy stuff
lunch: hot meals, sandwiches, salads, desserts
dinner: same as lunch, desserts
the meals were really good, even tho i lived off sandwiches all the time they were good and the kitchen staff were awesome, they had a vending machine and that was good as well
Did they supplement? How did that system work?
they only supplemented if u came in with an ED, one nurse would make his own version of shakes and they would have eggs, ensure, full fat dairy, flavouring and every sort of crap under the sun, i never had one but they don’t sound nice, they don’t tube because i don’t think they are liscenced to do it
What privelages are allowed?
if the psych feels you are a danger to yourself u can b put on 10, 15 or 30 minute observations when a nurse checks on u at the time intervals, when ur on them ur not allowed out at all, only in the courtyard, u can have everything else tho such as mobile phones, laptops, nearly all rooms r single with an ensuite apart from the shared rooms,
Does it work on a level system?
no
What sort of groups do they have?
art therapy, coping skills which is kinda like CBT, they do run outpatient groups, relaxation,
What was your favorite group?
omg i loved doing the art stuff and it was more relaxed plus the nurse runs it and thats good
What did you like the most?
the housekeeping staff where awesome u could talk about anything, the nurses were also really good, the DON was good and we always joked around, the smokers courtyard (as it’s the only one left in hospitals around perth)
What did you like the least?
being on the obs, having to sit after meals for 30 mins, sometimes if i got a shitty nurse
Would you recommend this program?
yes 4 sure
What level of activity or exercise was allowed?
anything within reason
What did people do on weekends?
usually had day leave or overnight leave unless ur on special obs
Do you get to know your weight?
they don’t normally weigh u unless u ask, but u can choose
How fast is the weight gain process?
it’s individual
What was the average length of stay?
2-4 weeks but some have been there for a few months
What was the average age range?
varied from older teens to bout 60
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When were you there: I’m currently IP and have been for just under a month May 2009
Describe the average day:
wake up whenever, if ur a late riser, then the nurses will wake u up; 0730-0830 breakfast, 0800 medications which you must get 1/2 an hour each side of your time; 0845 community meeting; 0900-1030 group/activities; 1030-1045 morning tea; 1045-1215 group; 1215-1300 lunch and free time, you are allowed out if you have authorised leave, this is based on safety, mental health issues; 1400-1500 relaxation or activities; 1500 snack; free time; 1730-1830 dinner; free time; 2000 medications; usually the psychiatrists come in after dinner, just depends on your psychiatrist
What were meals like?
Meals are very good except lunch is very boring at times, they have adopted a healthy body healthy mind approach so they serve pretty healthy foods which is good, the chef Don apparently has the best cheesecake but I don’t know
What sorts of food were available or served?
BREAKFAST: cereals, various types of toast, English muffins, crumpets, raisin toast, spreads and jams (vegemite, honey, peanut butter), milk, fruit, fruit juices
SNACKS: since they have become healthy it’s ok, recently they have had something that looks like birdseed, the other day we could bounce the muffins it was pretty funny, sometimes they have dips and crackers
LUNCH: on Thursdays it BBQ so sausages, meat, onions, mushrooms, dessert, salads; on the other days they have sandwiches with a range of fillings, salads, fruit and juice
DINNER: on Tuesday they have BBQ, other foods include salad, dried fruit, normal fruit, juice, curries, fish, chicken, pork, steamed veges, rice, everything under the sun; they do have a vending machine with soda and other chocolate bars and sweets
Did they supplement? How did that system work?
As they aren’t an ED centre they don’t supplement, if the Dr deems that you’re not eating they will order in Sustagen
What privelages are allowed?
TV in each room, laptops, mobile phones, DVDs (must be checked by nurses), smoking area, leave if allowed,
Does it work on a level system?
No, but you can be put on close observations at 10, 15, 30 mins and this also means you’re not allowed out, some pts get put on escorted leave which means they need someone who isn’t a pt to come in and take them somewhere
What sort of groups do they have?
Coping skills (depression management, anxiety, assertiveness, relapse prevention, goal setting, communication and other topics that I can’t remember), activities, relaxation, afternoon walk, games, community meeting, 1:1 time with psychiatrist
What was your favorite group?
Activities and relax because I usually fall asleep
What did you like the most?
Staff are pretty cool
What did you like the least?
Some of the rules and bitchiness was really inappropriate at times
Would you recommend this program?
Yes
What level of activity or exercise was allowed?
Anything unless you were an ED pt and then your leave just gets restricted
What did people do on weekends?
Usually people go on day leave, or overnight leave, watch movies/DVDs, smoke, eat, the markets are just down the road, plus the city isn’t far, Harbourtown (shopping centre) is good,
Do you get to know your weight?
I refused to get weighed on admission, but if you’re an ED pt once a week so you don’t obsess about it, it depends on your vitals as well
How fast is the weight gain process?
Depends on how willing you are to comply
What was the average length of stay?
Depends on your diagnosis, some only stay a week, some stay for 3-4 months
What was the average age range?
16-late 70
What kind of aftercare do they provide? Do they help you set up an OP treatment team?
They have DBT, CBT, adolescent groups, supporters group twice a month, OP psychologist, can choose to work 1:1 with the OT, plus meeting with your psychiatrist as needed,
How many IP beds? How many patients in PHP or IOP?
31 IP beds, but you can come back as day patient,
Insurance
Usually your insurance depends on who your with, most companies cover the majority, you only have to pay for medications, and my insurance makes us pay $20 per day but it’s worth it, if you’re there for long enough they will stop you paying the extra