Adult Intensive Treatment Unit-FAQ's

What is the schedule for a typical day on the Adult Intensive Treatment Unit?

7:00am Wake-up	1:45pm Afternoon walk with staff
7: 30am Vital signs	2:30pm Task or therapy group
8:30am Breakfast on the unit	3:30pm  Vital signs
9:00am Morning walk with staff	4:00pm Evening walk with staff
9:30am Community meeting	4:30pm Community meeting
10:15am-11:45am Therapeutic activities	5:00pm Dinner
12:15pm Lunch	5:30-7:30pm Visiting
12:30-2:30pm Visiting hours	8:00pm Relaxation activity group

How will the staff at Butler help me feel safe while in the hospital?
Safety is our priority. To assist you in staying safe, the unit uses a checks system in which a staff member checks on you frequently throughout the day. Staff also ensures that the environment is safe through frequent unit safety checks. Staff are always available to talk about any safety concerns you have.

How long will I stay?
The usual stay in the Adult Intensive Treatment Unit is approximately six to ten days, depending on your individual needs.

Will I get to go outside?
As you progress with your treatment, you will be able to go to the gazebo or on walks on the hospital grounds with staff during the daytime.

Can I smoke?
Butler Hospital is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus. Smoking is not permitted in the buildings or on the grounds. If you smoke or use tobacco products, the hospital will provide medications that may aid in smoking cessation or help to manage nicotine withdrawal symptoms. We appreciate your cooperation with our smoke-free policy.

Can I use the phone?
A pay phone is available for your use during free time and non-group time. The staff phone can be used for family and treatment-related issues. Cell phones are not permitted on the unit because of patient confidentiality.

Will I have a roommate?
You may have a roommate and may share a bathroom. There are no private rooms.

Who can visit?
Friends and family are invited to visit during scheduled Adult Intensive Treatment Unit visiting hours. Arrangements must be made ahead of time for small children to visit. You may also speak with your doctor or treatment team if other visiting hours need to be arranged.

What can I bring with me onto the unit?
You may bring personal belongings and hygiene products. For safety reasons, staff will check any personal belongings that are brought to the hospital by a patient and clarify what items are restricted.
Gifts and packages that are brought to the hospital for a patient will also be checked for your safety.
 

• Alcoholic beverages and non-prescription drugs. (Non-compliance with this rule is grounds for asking a patient or visitor to leave the hospital.)
• Sharp or breakable objects and plastic bags.
• Large sums of money and other valuables, such as jewelry.
• Flammable liquids, including nail polish and lighter fluid.

• Basic toiletry items (kept at the nurses' station).
• Casual clothes, a set of pajamas, and a bathrobe.
• A small amount of money for use in the vending machines or for special unit activities.

What happens when it’s time for me to leave the hospital?
Social workers are available to help you prepare for discharge, and staff will review your follow-up plan with you before you leave. You will receive prescriptions for medications ordered by your doctor along with a discharge instruction sheet with follow up care plans and appointments.

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