Introduction
The Marian Centre staff and management would like to welcome you to the unit. We trust you experience will be a positive and rewarding one here at The Marian Centre.
The Marian Centre is a new and innovative service for patients with psychiatric illness. Care is provided in inpatient, day patient and outpatient modalities. Improved communication systems will help us keep in touch with your General Practitioner about your care.
The Marian Centre staff are committed to an excellent standard of care to help restore your health. Treatment will be a partnership between you and the clinical staff. You will be involved in your treatment from the time of admission to the planning of your discharge and follow up care. Family, carers and friends may be involved in your treatment programme if you wish.
We appreciate feedback from both you and your family/carers. Please complete your evaluation form prior to discharge so we can learn from your experience.
Click here to download the Patient Orientation Manual
Philosophy of Treatment
The principles of treatment are:
- Optimal care for all patients
- Compassion
- Involvement of patients and carers in care planning and implementation
- Care provided in the least restrictive environment
- Continuity of care across all care settings
- Multidisciplinary team approach
- Biological, psychological, social and spiritual factors are taken into consideration in treatment plans
Assessment
After admission to the centre, we will do a full assessment. This allows us to accurately diagnose and understand your symptoms and plan your treatment. You may also be seen by a General Practitioner who will review your physical state of health. During your stay, other tests may be organised such as blood tests or scans.
Treatment Plans
After assessment, a treatment plan will be individually designed by the team. You will be involved in the process and will be provided with a copy of the treatment plan. Treatment options include physical treatment, such as medications and psychological treatment which is offered in a range of groups.
Consent
In the centre, all treatment is voluntary and will need your permission. This is called "Informed Consent". We would like you to know about your treatment. Information on treatment is available from staff. If you are not sure about your treatment, please ask. An interpreter or an independent advocate can be involved if you need one. In some cases, you may be asked to complete a consent form. You have the right to stop treatment or change your mind about treatment at any time.
Accomodation
The hospital is a 31 bed unit with 29 single beds and 2 shared beds. The accommodation is comfortable, with several outdoor areas for patients and their family and carers. Meals are available from the well-appointed dining area.
Psychiatrists
The Centre has a number of accredited psychiatrists who can admit patients to the hospital and to the specialised psychological programs.
General Practitioners
General Practitioners are essential for providing optimal care for patients. They may be accredited to the Centre. The Centre has good communication procedures to assist in keeping General Practitioners up- to-date with patient care.
Nurses, Psychologists and Occupational Therapists
Care is provided by nursing staff when the patient is an inpatient. The Centre's Psychologists and Occupational Therapy staff organise and run therapy groups.
Entry into the Centre
Patients enter the Centre following referral by an accredited psychiatrist, or referral to the on-call psychiatrist who will assess the patient's needs and provide the appropriate care.
Admission Procedure
Patients are admitted to the centre by administration, nursing staff and doctors. The admission procedure is an integrated one. This reduces duplication of information. It involves the patient completing a number of assessment forms which are helpful in choosing the best form of treatment for each individual patient. It is also useful for assessing the response to treatment by repeating the measures on discharge from hospital.
Information is obtained about the patient by administration staff. Nursing and medical admission follows the gathering of the clerical information. A detailed history is obtained, which is essential for providing optimal care planning. Nursing staff will orientate the patient to the ward environment.
Fees and charges
- You'll be surprised at the number of inclusion in your fees. Therapy groups, meals, television and newspapers.
- Prior to attending the Centre, you will be provided with an estimate of fees in accordance with your level of private health cover.
- For your peace of mind it is advised that you contact your insurer.
- Your account will be sent to your insurer after your discharge and payment will be made directly to the Centre.
- If applicable, pharmacy concessions may apply.
- Self insured patients and those with overseas health cover are asked for payment on admission.
- Informed financial consent will be provided on attendance to the Centre.
What to bring with you
- Your referral.
- Current medications in their boxes.
- Suitable clothing including night wear.
- Toiletries.
- Suitable reading material and other diversional items.
- Mobile phone if you wish to make mobile phone calls.
- Please leave valuables (e.g. jewellery) at home. We cannot take responsability for the storage of such items.
When you come to the hospital it is important to bring clothes that you will be comfortable to wear during the day. It is expected that patients will participate in group therapy and be physically active during the day.
Is important to bring your current medications with you to the hospital. All investigations including x-rays are important to your doctor for the review. These should be brought with you on admission.
What not to bring with you
It is important that you only bring things necessary for your stay when you come to hospital. Please do not bring items of high value, as security cannot be guaranteed for these during your stay.
Transport
Public transport is available via the local train station at Subiaco. A number of bus services are also available to bring patients and visitors to the area. The hospital is centrally located and easily reached from all parts of the Perth metropolitan area. Parking for patients is not available on site during their stay. Patients may be affected by medications and driving a motor vehicle may be hazardous.