Highpoint Health 老年生活解决方案 – Trousdale and Riverview Selected as LEAD Training Site
2024年5月7日
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Highpoint Health 老年生活解决方案 with Ascension Saint Thomas programs at Trousdale and Riverview were selected to be a LEAD training site by Psychiatric Medical Care, a behavioral health management company that has more than 250 hospital and health system partnerships across the country.
The 老年生活解决方案 Programs at Highpoint Health – Trousdale and Riverview are hospital-based programs designed to support the mental health of older adults (typically 65 and older) who experience depression, 焦虑, and other mental health challenges. Attendees often experience improved physical and mental health through services such as a comprehensive assessment, group and individual therapy, guidance in coping skills, 药物管理, aftercare planning and family therapy to continue to support patients after they leave the program. The team at Highpoint Health – Trousdale is led by Lori Nixon RN, 项目负责人. Other team members include Kerri Tidball LCSW, 程序师, Syreeda史密斯, office patient coordinator, and Medical Director and Board-Certified Psychiatrist, Dr. 威廉·米. 皮特里.
“Our commitment to providing the best possible patient care, ensuring our program operates within all regulations, and supporting our community is the foundation of every 老年生活解决方案 program,尼克松说. “We are honored to be chosen as a LEAD training site to share these core values with new program staff.”
The team at Highpoint Health 老年生活解决方案 – Riverview includes Sharon Jendras, MSN, RN, 项目负责人, 艾米·班尼特, LMSW, 治疗师, 梅根英格兰, office patient coordinator, and Medical Director and Board-Certified Psychiatrist, Dr. 威廉·米. 皮特里.
“I work closely to communicate and collaborate with our patients’ primary care provider,詹德拉斯说. 通过这样做, our program has shown to decrease doctor and emergency department visits due to the frequent monitoring of physical health that occurs.”
LEAD sites offer interactive training for new program staff, 强调领导, 卓越, 问责制, 和发展. Staff undergo region-specific training for hosting new employees, receive guidance on modeling a clinically compliant 老年生活解决方案 program, and demonstrate a commitment to Psychiatric Medical Care's values: care, 合规, 和社区. These sites foster a positive work environment and deliver outstanding patient outcomes.
LEAD site programs are compliant with all required reports, hold regular treatment team meetings, and provide routine community education opportunities about the importance of mental health.
“Highpoint Health 老年生活解决方案 staff have demonstrated their commitment to healthcare excellence,JD Frattini说, 区域主任, Psychiatric Medical Care. “As LEAD training sites, they'll share their experience and commitment to providing outstanding care to programs around the country."
老年生活解决方案 is proud to serve Trousdale and Smith Counties and surrounding communities in providing mental health services. Anyone can make a referral to the program, including family members, healthcare providers or individuals in need of mental health support. 访问我们的 老年生活解决方案 page for more information or questions. To speak with a team member at Highpoint Health – Trousdale 老年生活解决方案, call 615.374.9991. For Highpoint Health – Riverview’s program call 615-735-5310.