Healthstream Therapeutic Milieu
QUESTIONS and answers
Having a program schedule with lots of free and unscheduled time is good
because it promotes the patient's ability to make their own choices of activities
and make their own schedule that meets their needs.✔✔false
All of the following are goals of the Therapeutic Milieu EXCEPT:✔✔Provide a
restrictive environment so that patients are safe
Process that sustains the physical well being of the patients and removes the
unexpected burdens of self control. Examples: provision of food and shelter,
safety and treatment measures.✔✔Containment
Purposeful efforts by staff to enhance patients' self esteem. Examples:
attention, praise, reassurance, education and direction, assisting and
encouraging the use of adaptive coping methods.✔✔Support
Predictable organization of time, place and person. Allows patients to have
meaningful interactions with other patients and staff. Examples: community
meetings, therapeutic groups.✔✔Structure
Communication between staff and patients. Staff availability and visibility on
the unit. Patient participation in decisions and treatment
planning.✔✔Involvement
Affirming a patient's individuality, individualization of the treatment plan. Staff
observing and acknowledging symptoms as meaningful personal expressions.
Staff sensitivity, skill and ability to accept uncertainty.✔✔Validation
QUESTIONS and answers
Having a program schedule with lots of free and unscheduled time is good
because it promotes the patient's ability to make their own choices of activities
and make their own schedule that meets their needs.✔✔false
All of the following are goals of the Therapeutic Milieu EXCEPT:✔✔Provide a
restrictive environment so that patients are safe
Process that sustains the physical well being of the patients and removes the
unexpected burdens of self control. Examples: provision of food and shelter,
safety and treatment measures.✔✔Containment
Purposeful efforts by staff to enhance patients' self esteem. Examples:
attention, praise, reassurance, education and direction, assisting and
encouraging the use of adaptive coping methods.✔✔Support
Predictable organization of time, place and person. Allows patients to have
meaningful interactions with other patients and staff. Examples: community
meetings, therapeutic groups.✔✔Structure
Communication between staff and patients. Staff availability and visibility on
the unit. Patient participation in decisions and treatment
planning.✔✔Involvement
Affirming a patient's individuality, individualization of the treatment plan. Staff
observing and acknowledging symptoms as meaningful personal expressions.
Staff sensitivity, skill and ability to accept uncertainty.✔✔Validation
