Adolescent/Child Patient Information
Communicating with Your Child
- Please make sure you know your
child’s patient ID number and provide it to any
family that will be calling or visiting your
child. This number will be provided to you at the
time of admission and is used to protect your child’s privacy.
It is used to identify patients’ family members.
- The number to the Adolescent Unit nursing station is (303)-666-2032.
- Cell phones are not permitted in the facility for privacy and therapeutic reasons. This applies to visiting time in the cafeteria; please leave phones
with the receptionist at the front desk when you
check in.
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Arrival on the Unit
- When your child arrives on the
adolescent unit, a staff member will go through
their belongings and do a thorough search of their clothing
including any pockets. This ensures that safety on the
unit is maintained.
- Your child should bring only a minimal amount of clothing. Adolescents are allowed only
two pairs of pants and two shirts in their room. Girls’ bras should be sports bras or
other bras without wire inserts. A pair of rubber
soled shoes will provide safety in the gym. We do not allow shoelaces on the unit. There are a washer
and dryer available.
- Our rooms are designed for two-person occupancy.
- It is recommended that valuables
be sent home with a family member. If this is
not possible, your child may keep valuables in a bin
which unit staff can access for them upon request.
All belongings will be documented as they are
brought in to ensure their safe return upon
discharge. You may give your child a small amount of
money (quarters or $1 bills) for use at the soda and
candy machines. As
the patient moves up in "levels," gaining more privileges
they will be granted access to these machines. Please do not bring electronics or cell phones as these are prohibited on the unit.
- Please check your child's
clothing and be aware that items with strings, glass, metal, spikes, certain zippers and/
or any other unsafe characteristics will be sent home
in order to ensure the safety of all the patients on the unit. Make-up is not permitted on the Adolescent unit for safety, hygiene and therapeutic reasons. Lotions and hair products will be permitted according to staff discretion and
dependent upon the ingredients they contain.
Visiting
Hours and Guidelines
- Adolescent visiting hours are held
Monday - Friday
from 6:00-7:00pm and Saturday
- Sunday from 9:30– 11:30am.
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Visitation is
restricted to parents only. If the patient would like a step-parent to visit and the step-parent is part of the immediate family, this will be allowed. Guardians with whom the patient resides, may visit as guardians are defined as legal, court-ordered adults who serve as a parent. Social services caseworkers, guardians ad litem, probation officers, etc. may visit as appropriate. Clergy may visit, but only as approved by the parent. The length of stay on the unit is generally under
five days. We feel that patients need to spend
valuable time talking with their parents during
visitation in order to work on clinical issues. There may be an unusual or unforeseen family concern that requires an exception to this visitation policy. The social worker should be notified of the particular issues during business hours so that any changes or exceptions may be made before the
time of visitation.
- We ask that siblings, extended family members and friends not visit for the short time the patient is in the hospital.
- During visiting time, we ask that there be no more than two visitors per patient at one time. All visiting must take place within staff sight.
- All personal items brought in at visiting time must first be checked by staff. Patients who have achieved levels two and three privileges may have food and beverage items brought to be
consumed during visiting hours.
- Caffeinated beverages will not be allowed due to possible medication interactions. Please do not bring glass items or pop cans onto the unit. If at all possible, bring plastic bottles
(including soda containers). Plants or flowers must
be in a plastic container.
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Groups and Meetings
- A family support group is held
weekly in the cafeteria for family members who are
actively involved in your child’s treatment. This
group will be held in the dining room from
7:00 to 7:45pm on Tuesday evenings and is run by a licensed therapist. Family members are strongly encouraged to attend.
- Within the first 24 hours,
you will be contacted to set a time for a family
meeting which should occur within the first 48-hours
after admission to the hospital. The purpose of the
meeting will be threefold: to gather
background and history information for the treatment
team, to answer questions the family may have about
treatment and to create a plan for aftercare.
Scheduled Phone Times
We request that phone calls be made
primarily to parents during the shifts listed below. On
admission, the parent/guardian will be asked to complete
a phone list with essential phone numbers so that we may
reach individuals involved in the patient's care.
Day Shift
7:30-9:15am daily
Evening Shift
6-7pm evenings
Parents may always call the nursing station
at (303) 666-2032 with questions or concerns.
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Adult Patient Information
We welcome you to inpatient treatment
at Centennial Peaks Hospital. Please review the
following guidelines and tips that will facilitate your admission and stay in the hospital.
Communication While You are Here
- Please make sure that you know your patient ID number and provide it to your family and friends; they will need this number when they visit you or reach you by phone. This number is
will be provided to you at the time of admission and
is used to protect your privacy. Without this ID number, we can neither confirm nor deny that you are a patient here
to any individual who may call or arrive on the
premises.
- The Adult Unit
patient phone number is (303) 666-2067. Please ensure that people calling have the correct phone number.
- Cell phone use is restricted within our facility in order to create a quiet environment with fewer distractions. It is best to leave your cell phone at home or send it home with a family member. If you want access to the phone numbers stored in your cell phone it maybe kept in a locker on the
unit so that you may access it while you are here.
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Arrival on the Unit
- When you arrive on the Unit a staff member will go through your belongings with you and do a thorough but non-invasive search of your clothing and pockets. This ensures that safety on the Unit is maintained.
- Bring a limited
amount of clothing appropriate for the weather. A
jacket or sweater may be needed even during the
summer months. A pair of tennis shoes or
rubber sole shoes will provide safety during activity groups. Please bring your own shaving items. For safety purposes, only electric razors are permitted.
- We cannot promise private rooms for individuals. Our rooms are set up for two-person occupancy.
- It is recommended that valuables be sent home with a family member. If this is not possible you may choose to keep valuables with you or have them locked in the hospital safe. The hospital safe is only open Monday-Friday 8 am
- 5 pm. You may want to have a small amount of money with you (quarters or $1 bills) for the soda and candy machines.
Visiting Hours and Guidelines
- Adult visiting hours are held
Monday - Friday
from 7:00pm-8:00pm and Saturday
- Sunday from 10:30am– 11:45am.
- When visiting on the units we ask that there are no more than two visitors per patient at one time. Visiting cannot take place in patient rooms but for privacy the group rooms
and/or consult rooms are available. ECT and senior patients have more flexibility with visiting hours.
- When coming to the
unit with personal items, family and friends must
first check in with the staff at the nursing
station. Food/ beverage items may be brought
to patients and consumed during visiting time but not left on the unit. Please do not bring glass articles or pop cans onto the unit. If at all possible, bring plastic bottles
(including soda containers). Plants or flowers must
be in baskets or plastic containers.
If you have any questions please feel free to talk with staff. We would like to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
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Discharge Planning
Discharge planning is a very important
part of our treatment process at Centennial Peaks
Hospital. In order to create a smooth transition after hospitalization, we begin working on discharge
planning at the time of admission. Your cooperation and
participation is vital to making this process successful.
The discharge planning process includes:
- Arranging aftercare with a physician or clinical nurse specialist for medication management. We can provide a referral but the patient
must schedule the appointment and attend the session(s).
- Arranging aftercare with a therapist for continued outpatient counseling. We can
provide a referral and schedule a first appointment but the patient must
be responsible for keeping this appointment.
- Providing referrals to support groups
- aftercare and/or 12-step groups.
- Choosing a safe environment for the patient to go following discharge.
- At the time of discharge the patient and a support person
- parent, spouse, family member or friend - will meet with the
Aftercare Coordinator in order to discuss the patient’s
discharge plan.
If the patient is an adolescent:
- A parent or guardian must be present at this meeting.
- A Centennial Peaks staff person will schedule this meeting with the patient’s parent
or guardian.
If the patient is an adult:
- The Centennial Peaks
staff person will schedule the discharge meeting
with the patient.
- The patient will contact the support person(s) to
arrange their attendance.
Should you have further questions,
the Aftercare Coordinator may be reached at (303)
666-2092.
What can patients bring to Centennial Peaks?
Please facilitate the process of
patient care by reviewing and adhering to the following
guidelines about what to bring and what not to bring to the hospital.
All items must be checked in by staff. Please give bags or items to staff when you arrive on the unit.
If you are bringing items to a patient please DO NOT GIVE ITEMS DIRECTLY TO
THE PATIENT.
1. Safety
In order to maintain a safe environment for all patients please do not bring the following items:
- Glass items
- Lighters/
matches
- Knives or sharp
items of any kind
- Needles/ pins
- Belts
- Shoes with laces
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- Clothing with strings (such as sweatshirts)
- Wire hangers
- Scissors
- Electric appliances
- Dental floss or Q-tips
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- Razors
- Aerosol Cans/ hairspray
- Weapons
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Alcohol or
products listing alcohol in the first three ingredients (such as mouthwash)
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The hospital is happy to provide toiletry items such as shampoo, toothpaste and deodorant. When in doubt, please ask a staff person
and feel free to call us at (303) 673-9990
with questions.
2. Security/Valuables
THE HOSPITAL CANNOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR VALUABLES BROUGHT INTO THE
BUILDING. We strongly discourage patients bringing large amounts of cash, credit cards, jewelry
or other valuable items to the hospital. Family
members may assist
the patient by taking such items home. We do not allow the use of cell phones, laptops
or other electronic devices on the unit.
3. Medications
Patients’ personal medications brought to hospital must be given immediately to a nurse on the unit. We are able to provide most medications through our pharmacy but information about which medications our patients have been taking
(along with dosages) is extremely helpful and appreciated. If a patient is taking a medication that we do not stock in our pharmacy, we will keep it in our medication room and obtain a physician’s order to dispense it.
4. Amounts of Items
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT STORAGE SPACE ON OUR UNIT IS EXTREMELY LIMITED AND THAT HOSPITAL STAYS ARE BRIEF! Patients will usually need
only a few changes of comfortable clothing while on the unit. Please help us by bringing
very few personal items.
5. Purses and Bags Belonging to Visitors
If you are visiting a patient, please leave purses, backpacks and other bags in your
vehicle. Please do not bring them onto the unit with you.
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6. Other Issues
Food: You may bring food during visiting hours but it must be consumed during the visit. We cannot store food for patients on the unit due to
health code regulations. The hospital provides
three meals and several snacks to patients daily.
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- Cigarettes: Adult patients
may keep cigarettes with them. Staff will
provide a lighter during specified smoke times.
Questions? Feel free to ask a
staff person!
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