Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital Mock Interview
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Question 10 of 35
Our Behavioral Health Program offers patients with mental health issues treatment within the comfort of their own homes. What can you think of that would be a benefit to treating mental health patients in their homes?
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Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
Following an assessment of the patient's mental status, family dynamics, home environment, and safety, the Memorial Hermann Home Care Behavioral Health Services team will develop a customized treatment plan. A goal of the program is to decrease hospital/emergency room re-admissions; on average, those patients following their treatment plan experience fewer hospital/emergency room re-admissions. The interviewer wants to see if you can rationalize why having someone with a mental health issue be at home for care may be preferred over a hospital admission. Share your thoughts.
Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
"As with any illness, I believe most patients feel more at ease in their own homes. Being surrounded by the people and things that are most familiar tends to decrease anxiety which alone can lead to other health issues. I think the idea of treating any health issue, not just mental health, in the comfort of one's home would also be a preference of family members."
Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
"Mental Health issues are certainly focused on more today than in the past. Some mental health disorders such as paranoia or anxiety are more easily controlled when the patient is in a familiar setting. Being in an unfamiliar setting such as a hospital or psychiatric facility can often exacerbate the symptoms and cause longer recovery times. Of course, with the proper treatment plan and an active support system, I can see where receiving home care could be very beneficial to a mental health client."
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Show the interviewer that you agree with the goals of their program, providing your reasons why. Some answers could include patients being more comfortable being treated in the comfort of their homes, being surrounded by family and friends, and being in a familiar setting.
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Being in the hospital for any medical reason is not a "normal" way of life. When possible treating patients safely and effectively at home should be our goal. Reducing stress, providing the most advanced and therapeutic treatment, controlling costs for patients and the hospital are only a few ways home care for mental health patients can benefit all involved.
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This is a very thoughtful and compassionate response. It is clear that you have a real understanding of the needs of mental health patients.
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