What is River Crest Hospital like?
River Crest Hospital probably is not like your
preconceived notion of how a psychiatric hospital looks or
feels. The quiet, peaceful setting provides a therapeutic
environment that’s very conducive to recovery.
What happens when I get there?
You will have an initial evaluation with a member of our
staff to see if hospitalization is indicated. We gladly
answer all your questions. If you are admitted, we recommend
you authorize release of information to the therapist or
doctor who may have referred you.
How long will I stay?
The length of your stay is determined by your needs, so
the answer can range from a few days to a few weeks. Your
custom treatment plan focuses on what can be accomplished in
the shortest period of time.
What about my job?
Your time spent in the hospital most likely will be
treated no differently than if you had been hospitalized for
a medical or surgical condition. If you have an employee
assistance counselor, we suggest you discuss your treatment
with them.
Can my family visit?
Families and loved ones provide much needed support and
comfort, so it is important for them to participate in
active treatment. Although designated times are set for
visiting hours, we always try to work with families to
accommodate scheduling needs.
What can I bring?
Your treatment at River Crest Hospital is a special
investment you make in yourself and your future. To help you
benefit the most from your treatment, you will be asked to
follow certain rules and guidelines of personal behavior. To
promote your safety, certain items are not permitted in
units, while other items are allowed but must be checked out
from the nurses’ station and returned after use.
ALLOWED ITEMS:
You will be given a plastic basket to store your
personal hygiene items. You may keep your toothbrush,
toothpaste, brush, comb, non-alcohol
deodorant/antiperspirant, non-aerosol hairspray, non-alcohol
gel, soap in a plastic soap box, non-alcohol shampoo,
non-alcohol conditioner, and makeup in plastic containers.
The basket will have your name on it and will be stored at
the nurses’ station; please ask to check out your basket
when needed. Hair dryers and curling irons may be checked
out if you are not on precautions; if you are under
precautions, dryers and curling irons can only be used when
you are under direct staff supervision ITEMS NOT
ALLOWED IN UNITS:
No metal objects:
• Disposable razors/razor blades
• Car keys
• Metal soda cans or snuff lids
• Knives or weapons of any kind
• Coat hangers
• Paper clips, thumb tacks, push pins
• Metal combs or picks, hair pins, hair clips
• Scissors
• Nail clippers, nail kits, metal files
• Craft kits, crochet or latch hooks, needles
No glass items of any kind:
• Mirrors, including mirror compacts
• Bottles or containers, including makeup items,
cologne, perfumes
No straps, cords, ties, strings:
• Purses, bags, luggage
• Belts, shoelaces, drawstrings
No products containing alcohol:
• Hairspray
• Mouthwash
• Facial cleansers, astringents, ClearasilŪ
• Lotions and moisturizers
• Gels, mousse
No electrical devices:
• Cellular phones
• Video games
• Pagers
No matches or lighters
No talcum or body powder on children/adolescent unit
No revealing or seductive clothing
No hats or caps indoors on children/adolescent unit
No aerosol cans
No hair dyes or permanent solutions
No nail polish and nail polish remover
No outside food, beverages, candy, gum, soft drinks
No personal medications brought from home, unless authorized
by a physician
No item that, at the discretion of the staff, may be capable
of inflicting harm or used as a weapon VALUABLES
POLICY:
River Crest Hospital is not responsible for any money or
valuables you choose to keep on the unit during your stay.
We provide a safe in our business office in which you may
deposit cash or valuables. A staff member will enter on the
front of an envelope a written inventory of all items you
wish to deposit, including credit cards with account numbers
and checks with check numbers. You will sign the envelope to
verify the list on the front of the envelope is a full and
accurate list of the items inside. The staff member then
seals the envelope and deposits it in the safe. If you elect
not to deposit valuables in our safe, you will be solely
responsible for any loss of cash or valuables while in the
hospital, and you will be required to sign a release
acknowledging you chose to retain cash or valuables on the
unit while you were a patient at River Crest.
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