A hospital usually provides partial hospital programs as a separate and organized intense ambulatory treatment service with less than 24-hour daily care. Inpatient care is not replaced by partial hospitalization. Partial hospitalization may reduce the length of time in full hospitalization or serve as a transition from inpatient to outpatient care for some patients. It may allow some people to avoid being admitted to the hospital. Placement in a partial hospital program is a clinical decision that a physician who is well-versed with the patient’s illness, history, surroundings, and support system should only be made.
When admitted to a PHP, you will visit an individual clinician once a week for counseling and case management, and a prescriber once or twice a week for medication management needs. The attending psychiatrist or nurse practitioner will meet you on the day of intake.
Partial hospitalization is an outpatient program specifically designed for the diagnosis or active treatment of a serious mental health issue or substance use disorder when there is a reasonable expectation of improvement or when maintaining a patient’s functional level is necessary to avoid relapse or full hospitalization.
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Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Centers usually provide a partial hospital program, also known as PHP, as a separate intense treatment service where clients are getting less than 24-hour daily care. Inpatient care is not replaced by partial hospitalization. Partial hospitalization programs may reduce the length of time spent in inpatient hospitalization, or serve as a transition from inpatient to outpatient care for some patients. It may allow some people to not require admission to the hospital as a resident at all. Placement in a partial hospital program is a clinical decision that should only be made by a physician who is well-versed with the patient’s illness, history, surroundings, and support system.
When admitted to a PHP, you will often visit an individual clinician once a week for counseling and case management, and a prescriber once or twice a week for medication management needs. The attending psychiatrist or nurse practitioner will meet you on the day of intake and your treatment will begin from there.
Understanding what goes on in a typical day while taking part in a partial hospitalization program is essential in order to get the most out of the program and having accurate information is crucial to managing expectations of the program.
Medication management is a vital step in addiction treatment. Since certain medications are used in the process, the management of that medication is integral to a successful treatment outcome. Therefore, a typical day would frequently start with a medical roll call.
Urinalysis is usually meant to check whether the patient has fallen along the path to recovery, which might mean a re-aligning of treatment and outside activities, particularly when it comes to medication management. It helps to keep people honest about the time that they are away from the program and out on their own.
Individual therapy is necessary because everyone battling addiction is dealing with their own causes and effects of that addiction as well as the effects on mental health. Individual therapy informs the clinician on the various aspects of your treatment. By understanding your individual addiction idiosyncrasies with your feedback, they are able to tailor a treatment plan for you in the PHP framework.
Group therapy is essential for community and relationship building, both of which are instrumental in accelerating recovery. The “we are all in this together” mindset can help pull people from the depths of despair and into a state of hopefulness. You’ll often find that connections built during group therapy may last for a lifetime.
One of the reasons why people fall victim to addiction is because they may lack healthy coping mechanisms. These days, humans are faced with troubles that require positive psychological outlooks and coping skills. The effects resulting from implementing these coping skills can have far-reaching ramifications during the treatment phase and after. Coping skills can range from managing psychological concerns to fiscal responsibility – basically, learning coping skills is learning how to manage the ups and downs of everyday life as well as more traumatic experiences.
“Nothing- not a conversation, not a handshake, or even a hug establishes friendship so forcefully as eating together, “ – Jonathan Safran Foer.
Mealtime with others is a recipe for bonding, camaraderie, and breaking the monotony of “rehab activity”. The eating of good food with great company sets the requisite conditions for exponential recovery.
A partial hospitalization program emphasizes intensive therapy and often includes mental health assistance. A PHP program may be the best option for persons suffering from depression, anxiety, or addiction. You’ll get therapy for a variety of mental health illnesses as well as addiction treatment throughout this form of treatment. It is fairly normal for many persons with addiction to require this level of specialized mental health treatment. PHP may be a viable alternative for those who do not want or cannot use residential therapy. It can provide high-level support as well as individualized treatment regimens.
Partial Hospitalization is typically a level of care that serves as a segue from detox and residential treatment to intensive outpatient therapy.
At Magnified Health Systems, we propose a comprehensive consultation and assessment to establish the optimal treatment strategy for you. If IOP is an option, our staff works directly with you to ensure that you have access to the necessary resources.
You might be wondering whether PHP is ideal for you or if you’d be better off in a more structured environment like an inpatient facility. There’s bound to be an option that will work for your needs among the many treatment programs we offer. You can find success in some combination of medical detox, inpatient rehab, partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient program. To speak with a caring admissions specialist about your treatment options, call today.
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Dr. Bickley graduated from U.C. Irvine with honors: Phi Beta Kappa, Golden Key International Honor Society, Cum Laude. He has been featured on national radio and print media. He is also a frequent lecturer at National Conferences. He holds an A.S. degree in Drug & Alcohol Studies, and two B.A. degrees in Criminology & Psychology, and masters and doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. He is a licensed California Drug & Alcohol Counselor Level II, a licensed Clinical Supervisor and is certified in treating Eating Disorders.
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