How long do people stay at PT, how do they get ready to leave, and what about outcomes?
Although our average length of stay varies (8-16 months is common), we provide different step-down options leading up to (and possibly extending beyond) the time that one leaves PT. When a member, together with staff and family, identifies that the timing is right, continued progress is accompanied by a planned reduction of supports while maintaining valued relationships. It’s an approach that contrasts with more traditional level of care changes, which tend to result in new staff members and peers. This can be a problem due to the challenge of forging new relationships during a vulnerable period of transition. Moving on from PT reflects the person’s readiness to achieve reasonable success in the natural community. We don’t rely on static timetables or symptom checklists. Readiness includes the ability to self-manage remaining psychiatric problems, prescribed meds, a job (or college coursework), social connections there, and the tasks of independent living. We support the person in dev
Although our average length of stay varies (12-18 months is common), we provide different step-down options leading up to (and possibly extending beyond) the time that one leaves PT. When a member, together with staff and family, identifies that the timing is right, continued progress is accompanied by a planned reduction of supports while maintaining valued relationships. It’s an approach that contrasts with more traditional level of care changes, which tend to result in new staff members and peers. This can be a problem due to the challenge of forging new relationships during a vulnerable period of transition. Moving on from PT reflects the person’s readiness to achieve reasonable success in the natural community. We don’t rely on static timetables or symptom checklists. Readiness includes the ability to self-manage remaining psychiatric problems, prescribed meds, a job (or college coursework), social connections, and the tasks of independent living. We support the person in developi
