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Your inpatient stay

You can make the most of your stay by doing the following:

» Talk to members of the team openly and honestly about how you are feeling and what is on your mind

  • The more you help us understand what you are going through, the better we can work together on improving things
  • Speaking with us honestly, while at times difficult, allows us to help you more effectively
  • We recognise that sometimes you may feel more comfortable with some team members than with others. However, please do your best to talk to the person that is available - you will get more comfortable with them if you give them a chance

» Talk to members of the team about what goals you want to work on during the admission

  • Please make us aware of your priorities during admission to ensure the most helpful treatment for you
  • We can help you assess which goals are most important to work on and which ones are realistic to work on during the admission
  • These goals will be written out and kept in your room so that you can ensure we are meeting your needs

» If you are feeling extremely upset, scared, suicidal, agitated, angry, violent, or as if you will harm yourself, ask a team member for help immediately

  • We can talk with you, working on coping strategies and use medications to help you calm down, feel better and stay safe
  • The sooner you ask for help, the sooner we can help you improve the situation and feel better
  • If you are experiencing any other uncomfortable physical or emotional symptoms, ask your nurse for medication

» Attend & participate in all programs and activities

  • The programs and activities are part of your treatment plan
  • By attending and participating, you will help yourself to feel better more quickly
  • You will also help us observe how you are doing

» Follow the rules and expectations of the program

  • The rules and expectations of the program are in place to keep patients safe, to follow hospital policies, and to make sure that the inpatient ward is a positive and helpful place for everyone
  • By following these rules and expectations, you can make sure that your admission here goes smoothly and positively
  • You can also avoid any negative consequences that can arise when rules and expectations are not adhered to