Arch Clinical Services
Which staff run community groups with patients in the morning and evening?
Mental Health Techs
Therapeutic alliance, a relationship built on collaboration and trust between client and therapist, is a vital part of success in recovery. What popular sandwich combination features fruit preserves and legume paste?
Peanut Butter and Jelly
An effective way of promoting mindfulness is drawing __________ with individuals who cause stress in your life.
Boundaries
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury
What hours of the day is Arch open?
24/7
What is the purpose of a treatment team meeting?
Answer (doesn’t need to be exact): Coordination of care across teams to communicate progress toward goals, significant events in the last 24 hours, and discharge timeline/plans.
We encourage clients to involve trusted family members when making decisions about their care; however, it needs to be approved by the client. What scientist is known for his unkept hair and has the title 'Father of Relativity'?
Albert Einstein
Deep __________ can be an effective tool in combating acute stress.
Breathing
What animal was featured in original Tootsie Pop ads?
An owl
If a patient reports being bored, what are some things you can suggest they do that are outside of group/rec therapy?
coloring, movies, journaling, reading, etc. (not one specific answer)
How many therapy groups are offered for inpatient patients each day at Arch Vista?
Answer: 5. However, if someone says 4, that’s OK, just clarify that is the minimum we must have in the hospital setting, but we schedule 5 here.
A healthy diet and sufficient water consumption can aid in improving an individual’s mental health. Name one of the three zodiac signs that are water signs?
Cancer, Pisces or Scorpio
This coping skill that engages an individual’s senses is popular in schools, but also effective for use by adults. (Hint: numbers-based answer)
5-4-3-2-1
6: red, yellow, green, blue, brown, orange
How can someone be admitted to arch vista?
Walk in, hospital transfer, scheduled admission/evaluation
What are the 2 levels of outpatient services here and what is the difference between them?
Answer: PHP and IOP. PHP = 5 groups per day, IOP = 3 groups per day. PHP is 5 days per week, IOP is 3-5 days per week.
Cultural competency is an important part of clinical care. Which country is both an island and a continent?
Australia
This mindfulness skills was discussed at length during a previous presentation. It involves an individual focusing on their breath and their body in the present, with the goal of reducing anxiety and improving focus.
Meditation
What is the only bird known to fly backward?
Hummingbird
When would a patient recieve a CSSRS assessment?
Intake, any new or changing suicidal behaviors or ideations, when the provider feels it to be necessary, discharge
Name 3 Patient Rights that all Missouri patients have in psychiatric hospitals.
Answer could be any of the following:
Phone use
Send and receive mail
Visitation with approved friends/family
Fresh air and exercise opportunities
Private visits with attorneys or clergy
Refuse medication
Request discharge (if voluntary)
Review their own medical records
File grievances
The next New Vista building to open (after this one) will be the 11th facility in use. This number 11, and New York Knicks point guard, recently won NBA Finals MVP?
Jalen Brunson
Improved _________ can result in increased mindfulness but also improved mental functioning, improved immune system, less impulsivity and better physical health.
Sleep
What is the only continent without native ants?
Antarctica
In a patients first 24 hours of admission who all may they meet with? Name 4 types of staff members
Intake Assessor, Intake Coordinator, Psychiatrist/NP, Therapist, Rec Therapist, Nurse, MHT (not an exhaustive list)