Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: Introduction, Patient Rights | @LevelUpRN

Summary

In this video, Cathy from Level Up RN introduces the Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing video series, aimed at helping nursing students succeed in psychiatric nursing classes, exams like the NCLEX, and in practice. The video covers the basics of patient admission types, including voluntary, involuntary, and emergency commitments, and discusses important patient rights, such as confidentiality, the right to refuse treatment, and the right to the least restrictive environment. The video ends with a quick quiz to reinforce key concepts, and a preview of the next topic on informed consent.

Takeaways

• 😀 Understanding mental health concepts is essential for nursing practice, exams, and clinical settings.
• 😀 Voluntary admission allows a patient to enter and leave a psychiatric facility at will unless they become a threat.
• 😀 Involuntary commitment occurs when a patient is a danger to themselves or others, or cannot care for themselves due to mental illness.
• 😀 Emergency commitment requires a court hearing within 24-72 hours to determine whether involuntary commitment is necessary.
• 😀 Patient confidentiality is protected by HIPAA, but the 'duty to warn' overrides this if there’s a threat to a third party.
• 😀 A patient has the right to refuse treatment, even when involuntarily admitted, with some exceptions for emergencies.
• 😀 The least restrictive environment should be maintained, and restraints or seclusion should only be used as a last resort.
• 😀 Flashcards are a helpful tool for reinforcing psychiatric nursing concepts, with special emphasis on bold, red text.
• 😀 Both RN and PN students can benefit from understanding psychiatric nursing principles, with PN students needing to know their scope of practice.
• 😀 Each video will end with a simple quiz to reinforce key concepts, ensuring that viewers are engaged and retain the material.

Q & A

What is the purpose of this video series on psychiatric mental health nursing?

The purpose of this video series is to provide nursing students with key facts and concepts needed to succeed in psychiatric nursing classes, nursing exams like the NCLEX, and in nursing practice, focusing on mental health issues that are prevalent in all healthcare settings.

Do viewers need the Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing flashcards to benefit from this video series?

No, the flashcards are not necessary to benefit from the video series. However, they can help reinforce the information through repetition, especially the bolded red text, which highlights the most important concepts.

How does Cathy plan to engage students with the video content?

Cathy plans to engage students by offering a quiz at the end of each video. The quizzes will include simple questions to check understanding and ensure that the key concepts from the video are retained.

What are the three types of admission or commitment to a mental health facility discussed in the video?

The three types of admission or commitment discussed are: voluntary admission, where the patient admits themselves and can leave at any time; involuntary commitment, where a patient poses a threat to themselves or others and needs two physician confirmations; and emergency commitment, where a patient poses an imminent threat and requires a court hearing.

What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary commitment?

Voluntary commitment occurs when a patient voluntarily admits themselves and can leave at any time. Involuntary commitment occurs when a patient poses a threat to themselves or others, or is unable to care for themselves, and requires two physician confirmations for the commitment.

What is the 'duty to warn' exception to patient confidentiality?

The 'duty to warn' is an exception to patient confidentiality, which mandates that if a patient poses a threat to a third party (e.g., threatening to harm someone), the nurse has a duty to warn that person to ensure their safety.

Can a patient who has been involuntarily admitted refuse treatment?

Yes, a patient who has been involuntarily admitted still has the right to refuse treatment. However, if the patient is violent or poses a risk to themselves or others, treatment may be administered without their consent.

What is the right to the least restrictive environment in psychiatric care?

The right to the least restrictive environment means that restraints and seclusion should only be used as a last resort and for the shortest duration possible. Other alternatives should be explored before resorting to these measures.

Why is it important for nurses to understand mental health concepts and disorders?

It is important for nurses to understand mental health concepts and disorders because mental health issues are prevalent in various healthcare settings, and nurses must be equipped to provide proper care and support to patients experiencing these issues.

What will be covered in the next video of this series?

The next video in the series will cover the topic of informed consent, further exploring important legal and ethical concepts in psychiatric nursing.