Rogers Memorial Hospital

Rogers Memorial Hospital offers inpatient hospitalization in an acute, behavioral health setting for adults and older adults who require brief intensive treatment for a wide range of psychiatric symptoms and diagnoses. Medically managed detoxification services are also provided. The primary goals of inpatient hospitalization are a comprehensive diagnostic assessment, stabilization of symptoms, and transition to a less intensive level of care.

Why Treatment Is Effective

• Treatment services directed by a board-certified psychiatrist
• Specialized unit and programming for older adults (Milwaukee); for eating disorders treatment (Oconomowoc)
• Experienced multidisciplinary treatment team
• Comprehensive assessment and personalized treatment plan
• Individualized length of stay
• Emphasis on patient and family education
• Comprehensive case management and multi-system coordination of care
• Access to onsite experts for additional clinical consultations

Admissions and Insurance Coverage

This inpatient hospitalization service can effectively treat adults and older adults who meet the following criteria:

• Have a primary psychiatric and/or chemical dependency diagnosis
• Demonstrate a willingness to receive treatment and a desire to recover
• Meet medical criteria for inpatient hospitalization

An initial screening with the prospective patient starts the admission process. Based on a review of this screening, a psychiatrist will recommend an appropriate level of care. After the review, admissions staff will share the psychiatrist’s recommendation with the individual.

As a courtesy to prospective patients, admissions staff will contact the individual’s insurance carrier to obtain a quote of insurance benefits. Benefit availability, service providers, and medical necessity criteria vary with each insurance plan. We recommend that potential patients check with their medical insurance carrier to determine what is covered and if there are any exclusions. After admission, patient care specialists can provide assistance with remaining questions or concerns.

Treatment Team

Treatment services are under the direction of board-certified psychiatrist. On admission, each patient meets with members of the multidisciplinary treatment team for a comprehensive evaluation, which forms the basis of a personalized plan of care. Members of the treatment team may include:

• Board-certified psychiatrists and geriatric psychiatrists
• Internal medicine physicians
• Licensed psychologist
• Registered psychiatric nurses
• Master’s level therapists
• Registered dietitians
• Experiential therapists
• Mental health technician

Treatment Components

Our treatment philosophy emphasizes psychiatric education and therapy through a multidisciplinary program with comprehensive therapies. Families are considered an integral part of the treatment process. Treatment components may include:

• Group therapy
• Experiential therapy
• Individual and family therapy
• Treatment plan compliance
• Education about diagnosis
• Discharge planning /Coordination of care
• Behavior management/Parenting skills
• Individual and family education
• Education about diagnosis and topics related to recovery, nutritional health and wellness
• Medical monitoring
• Physical assessment and monitoring by a registered nurse
• Laboratory and other medical tests as prescribed by physician
• Medication administration
• Individual sessions with psychiatrist
• Assures treatment compliance
• Spiritual care (optional)

Typical Daily Schedule

Morning

• Vitals/Weights; Medications
• Breakfast
• Goals/Community Integration Group
• Process Group Therapy

Afternoon

• Lunch
• Experiential Therapy Group
• Social Work Group
• Nutritional or Health Education

Evening

• Dinner
• Visitation; monitored leisure or assignments
• Goals Review Group
• Educational Topic
• Experiential Therapy Group
• Goals Review
• Monitored Leisure/Assignment Time

Individual sessions with the psychiatrist and other treatment team members are held throughout the day as needed

Continuing Care and Discharge Planning

With proper consents the treatment team works closely with the referring professionals to communicate treatment progress and assist in making discharge plans. If necessary, staff will assist with locating resources needed to provide continuing care.