The New York Gracie Square Hospital

As described in the needs assessment above during 2015 the hospital embarked upon a revitalization program to improve the quality of patient care and the way we provide it; with the goal of providing the highest quality, state-of-the-art mental health and chemical dependency treatment in a warm and healing environment. This program included improving staffing ratios, quality and safety monitoring, plant renovations, its infrastructure, and the implementation of an electronic health record. The following describes some of the changes to our mission, culture and values, programs, and healthcare team that began in 2015 and have continued since that time. Gracie Square Hospital has provided advanced, patient-centered inpatient behavioral health services since 1959. We are committed to providing patients with compassionate and comprehensive care in a warm and welcoming environment in order to facilitate their recovery and return to their families and communities. Gracie Square Hospital, a psychiatric inpatient facility located on a quiet side street on the upper east side of Manhattan, is now experiencing a period of extraordinary transformation and revitalization. Through our affiliation with NewYork-Presbyterian, one of the nation's premier academic healthcare delivery systems. Gracie Square Hospital is undergoing renovations, growing its staff, and enhancing services and programs. Under new leadership, the hospital is focused on providing the highest quality of care, evidence-based treatments, education, and training. Patient Care Programs Gracie Square Hospital has dedicated and specialized inpatient care programs tailored to meet the needs of patients from different cultural and religious backgrounds and age groups and those suffering from specific diagnoses. Based on a comprehensive and personalized assessment upon arrival at our hospital, we match patients with exceptional care providers equipped with the expertise, tools, and resources to provide compassionate short-term, individualized treatment in a caring and safe environment. During each patient's hospital stay, our expert social workers plan for the transition to outpatient care and facilitate connections with community resources to promote recovery. Gracie Square Hospital's multifaceted interdisciplinary and targeted approach incorporates medications; individual, milieu, and group therapy; and/or therapeutic activities into treatment plans. We work together to promote wellness while providing patients with skills to reduce the risk of relapse and enhance function and independence. Specialized patient care programs include: Crisis Stabilization Program for patients with mood and anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, and other psychiatric syndromes and who are in distress. Affective (Mood) Disorders Program for patients with mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder. Psychotic Disorders Program for individuals with acute symptoms of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders, as well as those with bipolar disorder with psychotic features. Dual Focus Program for people with significant emotional or psychiatric problems plus abuse challenges. Many of these patients suffer from two co-existing illnesses. They may be treated either in mental health or addiction systems, or shuttled back and forth between them - an often unsuccessful approach. The Dual Focus Program addresses both psychiatric and addiction components through customized treatment plans. The team includes addiction-trained social workers. Asian Psychiatry Program provides culturally appropriate services to members of Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and other Asian communities in need of inpatient mental health care. The program is directed by a culturally diverse clinical team and support staff who speak Mandarin, Cantonese, Chinese ethnic dialects, Korean, Japanese, and other Asian languages. Activities incorporate Asian influences and the unit is decorated with Asian art. Patients are served Chinese food and tea, and educational materials and newspapers are available in both English and Asian languages. Young Adult Program for young adults ages 18-25 with emerging psychiatric disorders. Symptoms of major psychiatric disorders, including affective and psychotic disorders, often begin in the late teens or early 20s. The sooner treatment begins, the better outcomes will be. Older Adult Program (Geriatric Service) for people age 65 and older with psychiatric disorders that require inpatient treatment. Team members have training in the care of older adults. Psychiatrists and internists on this unit are also knowledgeable about co-existing medical conditions that may cause psychiatric symptoms. They manage patients' psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications and pay careful attention to drug interactions. Healthcare Team Patients at Gracie Square Hospital benefit from a multidisciplinary care team specially trained to meet their personal needs. We call upon specialists from other areas of medicine as needed, ensuring that our patients benefit from the comprehensive range of healthcare services available through the NewYork-Presbyterian network. Our treatment team includes: Certified occupational therapists. Our certified occupational therapists focus on enabling individuals to re-engage in meaningful occupations through a variety of skill sets such as skills development, establishing positive habits and routines, setting therapy goals, using cognitive-behavioral techniques (CBT), and understanding underlying physiological influences. They help our patients develop, recover, improve, and maintain the skills needed for daily living and working. Certified alcoholism and substance abuse counselor. These professionals provide care and support for patients dealing with co-occurring disorders, such as alcohol and/or drug use and a mental health condition. Internist or family nurse practitioner. After conducting thorough physical and neurological examinations, the primary care provider orders any needed diagnostic testing, identifies medical conditions present, and designs medical treatment plans. Nursing aides. Our aides help provide for the comfort and safety of our patients through assistance with activities of daily living and education. They support our patients, family members, and other caregivers. Nutritionist. A nutritionist with experience in behavioral health care evaluates each patient and creates an individualized dietary plan. In addition, patients and their families receive nutritional guidance, education on food and drug interactions, and information about dietary supplements. Registered professional psychiatric nurse. Our nurses work at the top of their professional licensure via the utilization of a professional governance structure. Through collaboration, our nurses ensure optimal patient care delivery while driving highly reliable quality outcomes. Psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner. The psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner has expertise in the patient's diagnosis. This professional serves as a patient's team leader and coordinates and implements the patient's comprehensive treatment plan. Psychologist. Licensed clinical psychologists provide individual and group therapy using approaches such as CBT, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) skills training, and short-term psychodynamic therapy. Social workers. Our clinicians conduct psychosocial assessments which incorporate all resources available to inform an individualized treatment plan that will lead to a timely and successful discharge to community resources. Physical therapist. For patients who may need assistive devices for mobility (walkers, wheelchairs, etc.), and for those recovering from a recent injury who are in need of a rehabilitation assessment.