Hospital Psychiatry Fact Book.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hendrick, Victoria.

Contributor:

Carlat, Daniel D.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychiatric nursing--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Psychiatric nursing.

Psychiatric emergencies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (330 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newburyport : Carlat Publishing Nov. 2024

La Vergne : Carlat Publishing, 2024.

Summary:

This comprehensive guidebook serves as an essential resource for professionals involved in inpatient psychiatric care. It offers practical strategies for managing psychiatric emergencies, conducting assessments, documenting care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The book addresses legal, ethical, and compliance issues, and provides detailed guidance on the management of common psychiatric conditions, medication side effects, and specific patient populations, including children, adolescents, and pregnant individuals. Designed to enhance efficiency, the text combines clinical expertise with practical tools, such as scales and templates, to support daily routines in psychiatric hospital settings. It is intended for psychiatric nurses, physicians, and other mental health professionals seeking continuing education and improved patient care practices. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Introduction

Working in Multidisciplinary Teams

Nurses: Key Responsibilities and Communication Tips

Social Workers & Case Managers: Collaboration Strategies

Occupational and Recreation Therapists: Roles in Recovery

Psychiatric Technicians: Safety and Patient Engagement

Pharmacists: Supporting Medication Management

Working with the Hospital Pharmacy

Patient Assessment and Documentation

How to Conduct a Psychiatric Emergency Department Evaluation

Psychiatric Admission Notes: Structure and Key Elements

How to Document Daily Progress Notes

Discharge Summaries: Essential Components for Continuity of Care

Techniques for the Psychiatric Interview

The Psychiatric Review of Symptoms

Mental Status Examination: Key Components and Interpretation

Physical Examination in Psychiatry

How to Conduct the Physical Exam

How to Perform the Neurological Exam

Legal and Ethical Considerations

Informed Consent: Legal and Practical Aspects

Commitment Hearings: Testimony and Procedures

Health Care Proxy and Power of Attorney

Involuntary Medications: Guidelines and Considerations

How to Evaluate Capacity to Make Decisions

Confidentiality and Release of Patient Information

Health Care Administration and Compliance

Medicare and Medicaid: Overview and Billing

Utilization Review (UR) and Compliance

Coding and Billing Protocols Generated by AI.

Notes:

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ISBN:

979-89-89326-43-3

OCLC:

1509174917