[Seven Oaks -- a new look at tertiary care].
This article describes a small (38 bed) tertiary mental health facility in the community developed as part of the downsizing and replacement of a large provincial mental hospital in British Columbia. Development took place in two phases: an initial pilot project comprised of 12 beds in two open units (1994-2002) and the subsequent rebuilding as a 38 bed facility which included two secure units (2002 - present). The project has attempted to demonstrate the feasibility of integrating a rehabilitation focus into a program that treats some of the most difficult patients. The planning process and philosophy, the patients, program and staffing are reported, together with the informal results from phase 1 and some of the early results from a formal 5-year evaluation of phase 2.
Newton
Thomas E
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MSW, Rehabilitation coordinator, Seven Oaks Tertiary Mental Health Facility, Colombie-Britannique.
Schieldrop
Peter
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D001955:British Columbia; D003156:Community Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006743:Hospital Bed Capacity, under 100; D006749:Hospital Design and Construction; D006778:Hospitals, Psychiatric / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling