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Bridges team members include:
Psychiatric and Medical Physicians
All patients admitted to the Bridges unit are under the care of both a psychiatric
and medical physician. Doctors work together, involving other specialists when needed,
to ensure that each patient receives the highest quality psychiatric and medical
care.
Nursing Staff
A Nurse Manager, Charge Nurses, Registered Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants are
utilized as appropriate, and our 24-hour care delivery system constantly adjusts staffing
to meet patients’ needs.
Therapists / Case Managers / Discharge Planner
Bridges assures that each patients treatment is coordinated by a professional with advanced
training in the field of mental health. Our registered and licensed therapists provide
stimulating group therapy, ongoing case management and assure communication and coordination
continuing through discharge. In order to obtain optimal treatment outcomes, our therapists
encourage the involvement of family members, caregivers and placement personnel.
Psychiatric Support Professionals
Therapeutic activities specialists, physical therapists, speechtherapists, psychologists,
dieticians, chemical dependency specialists and occupational therapists are a sampling of
the support professions that comprise our adjunctive services. Spiritual care is also
integrated into each patient’s individualized treatment plan.
Inpatient Service
Bridges acute care program is an inpatient program for those individuals requiring
round-the-clock psychiatric care. This program is time-limited and designed to stabilize
the patient, after which the patient would receive treatment on an outpatient
basis.
Outpatient Services
Bridges offers two levels of outpatient psychiatric care:
Partial Hospitalization
Bridges partial hospitalization program is an outpatient program designed for individuals
requiring 12 to 20 hours of psychiatric care weekly. Patients participate in a Registered
Nurse-supervised program which includes group psychotherapy, individual therapy sessions
with a psychiatrist, activities therapy and socialization. Medication adjustments are made
when necessary. Transportation can be arranged, and lunch is provided.
Intensive Outpatient
Bridges intensive outpatient program is designed for individuals requiring 12 or fewer
hours of psychiatric care per week. Patients participate in a Registered Nurse-supervised
program which includes group psychotherapy, individual therapy sessions with a psychiatrist,
activities therapy and socialization. Medication adjustments are made, when necessary.
Transportation can be arranged, and lunch is provided.
For more information about any of our Bridges Services, please call (310)
514-5359.
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