Patton State Hospital

Description

Hospital Mission
Patton State Hospitals mission is to empower forensic and civilly committed individuals to recover from mental illness utilizing Recovery principles and evidenced based practices within a safe structured and secure environment

Major components of the hospitals mission include
EVALUATIONTo provide professional evaluations including recommendations to
the courts and other agencies regarding whether individuals are as relevant
to their classification status competent to stand trial appropriate for
release into the community or appropriate placement in an alternative
facility

TREATMENT To design and provide individualized quality treatment for
mentally ill individuals utilizing a recovery focused biopsychosocial
rehabilitation model and

PROTECTIONTo maintain a secure safe therapeutic and supportive
environment for the benefit of the individuals we serve our employees and
the community

DISPOSITION To prepare individuals we serve for transfer or discharge to
the next level of care

Hospital Vision
Patton State Hospitals vision is to lead in the Recovery of individuals in need of psychiatric care

Hospital Philosophy
We believe that by providing a secure and therapeutic environment within the context of a Recovery focused biopsychosocial rehabilitation model we will maximize our individuals potential to live as independently as possible and minimize the disruption of their lives and the lives of others impacted by their illness

We believe that the process of providing expert clinical evaluation and treatment for the mentally ill individual takes place most effectively in an environment which fosters innovation creative problemsolving mutual respect and a dynamic therapeutic milieu characterized by collaboration between the staff the individuals we serve and the community We foster this collaboration through communication based upon understanding of customersupplier relationships resulting in responsive work processes

As a forensic psychiatric facility whose mission is vitally linked to public policy and community concerns we believe that our individuals are best served in an environment which balances each individuals treatment needs with security All members of the Patton State Hospital community are personally responsible for the safety and security of the hospital environment To maintain security we provide the structure support validation and interactions which promote selfresponsibility well being and health

It is our philosophy to promote positive public relations and encourage employee and Individual served participation in educating the public regarding mental health issues and the role of Patton State Hospital

Hospital Values
Patton State Hospital is committed to clinical forensic and organizational excellence and a strong spirit of community while providing individuals care with respect and dignity Employees and Individuals served are s empowered and held accountable to identify problems propose recommendations and implement solutions
The following are all values of great importance
EXCELLENCEThe hospital is committed to clinical forensic and
organizational excellence while providing competent clinical treatment for
all individuals in our care All individuals are treated with respect and
dignity with personcentered treatment planning This collaborative process
fosters mutual respect open communication teamwork and a culture of hope

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTThe hospital promotes individual responsibility and
accountability All staff amp Choice are empowered to improve organizational
performance and assist individuals with their treatment decisions
Individuals served are empowered to improve their own rehabilitation and
recovery experiences Improvement is determined by the measurable outcomes
submitted to the Quality Improvement Team for Review and followup

SECURITYThe hospitals security is created in order to maintain safety for
all individuals who live and work at Patton State Hospital by providing and
environment that promotes Recovery while maintaining a safe therapeutic
relationship between all staff and Individuals served

SAFETY Safety is the cornerstone in the performance of all hospital work
Each of us are equally responsible for our own personal safety as well as the
safety of others The expectation for all who live and work at Patton State
Hospital is that while violence is not acceptable staff member shall be
confident trained and prepared to handle the situation in the most humane
and safe manner

SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY The hospital values its strong spirit of community and
takes pride in the leadership provided from all levels of the hospital

DIGNITY AND RESPECT The hospital is committed to developing the potential
of all that live and work within the hospital This development occurs in an
atmosphere of mutual dignity and respect built on a framework of personal
and organizational integrity

INNOVATION The hospital is committed to fostering an environment where
innovation and creativity are at the forefront in the improvement of any
aspect of service provided

INDIVIDUAL RESPONSBILITY The hospital promotes individual responsibility
and accountability All people are empowered to identify problems propose
recommendations and implement solutions

History

Patton State Hospital is a major forensic mental hospital operated by the California Department of Mental Health It is located in San Bernardino California a community of approximately 181000 people The hospital was first opened in August 1 1893 In 1927 it was renamed Patton State Hospital after a member of the first Board of Managers Harry Patton of Santa Barbara

Patton State Hospital is currently a forensic hospital with a licensed bed capacity of 1287 for individuals who have been committed by the judicial system for treatment Currently the hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of HealthCare Organizations JCAHO The Joint Commissions Board of Commissioners approved a proposal to conduct all regular accreditation surveys on an unannounced basis beginning January 2006 Joint Commission standards deal with organizational quality of care issues and the safety of the environment in which care is provided Anyone believing that he or she has pertinent and valid information about such matters may contact the Joint Commission in writing or by telephone 6307925000 or at wwwjcahoorg

The hospital currently provides psychiatric care and treatment to judicially committed mentally disordered adult individuals The Individuals served are assigned to a living unit which is part of one of the seven Treatment Programs The hospital is currently going through changes regarding how treatment is provided to the Individuals we serve Currently treatment is delivered through a centralized approach where the Individuals served and the staff from throughout the Hospital come together to participate in services within Psychosocial Rehabilitation PSR Malls Mall interventions are provided as much as possible in the context of reallife functioning and in the rhyme of life of the Individual Thus a PSR mall extends beyond the context of a building or place and its services are based on the needs of the Individual not the needs of the program the staff members or the institution

PSR Mall are designed to insure that each Individual receives intensive and individual services to promote hisher increased wellness and ability to thrive in the world All decisions regarding what is offered through each mall are driven by the needs of the Individuals served Mall services are provided in an environment that is culturally sensitive and strength based The concept of recovery shall be the guiding principal and operation framework for the mall system

Each Individual served has a treatment team that they work with in developing the individual Wellness and Recovery Plan The teams include a Psychiatrist Psychologist Social Worker Rehabilitation Therapist Registered Nurse and Psychiatric Technician

Patton State Hospital is located at the base of the San Bernardino mountains 60 miles east of Los Angeles and 60 miles west of the low desert Palm Springs resort area A diversity of attractions characterize San Bernardino seat of the largest land mass county in the United States The City of San Bernardino houses the California Theater of Performing Arts a civic light opera the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra diverse outdoor recreation and major air transportation access Housing costs in San Bernardino are substantially lower than those of many other Southern California urban areas Yearround mountain recreation is only thirty minutes away in the 11000 foot high San Bernardino range which includes the popular ski resorts of Mt Baldy Big Bear and Wrightwood Lake Arrowhead offers yearround recreation and aquatic sports blending the quaint charm of this mountain village with a modern entertainment and shopping complex To the northeast is the serenely beautiful California high desert the Mojave with Las Vegas less than a four hour drive

Within easy commute of Patton State Hospital are major university campuses including CSU San Bernardino Loma Linda University and the University of Redlands Within the area are the medical schools of the University of California Los Angeles University of Southern California University of California Irvine and Loma Linda University Teaching affiliations are available to qualified physicians at these institutions

Typical of Southern Californias gentle climate winters are mild and summers are typified by hot dry days and pleasant balmy evenings The area enjoys a Mediterraneantype climate with an average temperature of 67 degrees and an average of 312 days of sunshine Average annual rainfall is 15 inches