Georgia Psychiatry & Sleep 

Integrated Care Program (ICP) 

• The Georgia Psychiatry & Sleep Integrated Care Program (ICP) works in a similar fashion to a traditional Partial Hospitalization Programs except our approach works around your schedule. The (ICP) program is designed for individuals who are experiencing emotional or behavioral problems and seeking solutions to successfully getting back to daily activities. The level of treatment within the (ICP) program provides many of the same therapy disciplines and educational components as a traditional partial hospital program. It affords patients the ability to receive treatment while building and practicing new skills in their family and community environments. 

 

• The (ICP) program provides intensive and structured treatment during the transition from an inpatient treatment program to home and school, or when treatment that is more intensive than traditional outpatient therapy is not shown to be effective. This closely-monitored treatment allows for more rapid progress and creates a safe environment for patients who need a higher level of care than less frequent office visits can provide.

 

• The (ICP) program consists of weekly appointments/sessions which allows participants to keep up with outside responsibilities such as family, school and work. The (ICP) program sessions focus on building communication skills, teach conflict resolution skills, anger management skills, emotional regulation and general coping skills to assist patients in daily life. The (ICP) program includes access to a psychiatrist and/or Advanced Nurse Practitioners to monitor and provide medication consultation and management to (ICP) program participants. The (ICP) program enables the multi-disciplinary team consisting of a psychiatrist, nurse practitioners and licensed therapists, to evaluate and assist individuals in their recovery, gain insight into problems, and develop more effective coping skills and strategies. Our team will utilize outside text resources to hold accountability as well as assist with developing coping skills. Patients will be responsible for securing our required text, either through an online vendor or it can be purchased at our office.

 

• Patients typically participate in the (ICP) program for one to three months, based on the patient’s progress and needs. In three months, if the patient has not improved based on our clinician’s evaluation, the patient will be discharged from the program and referred to a more intensive program; such as PHP or IOP at Ridgeview. The goal of the (ICP) program is to identify and build upon the individual’s strengths and to assist them in returning to an optimal level of productivity and emotional health. Any paperwork or return to work or school letters will be done upon successful completion of this program.

Integrated Care Program

Policies and Procedures

Assessment

Each medication management provider will make a determination during session. Criteria for enrollement will be based on the following:

• Commitment to level of care: therapy weekly; medication management sessions bi-weekly. 
• Limited daily functionality.

Disability Paperwork

At the initial enrollment date, providers will provide a letter stating participation in ICP for a two week period. After the two week period, FMLA paperwork will be completed at the discretion of the provider, continuing treatment for another 4-6 weeks. At this time, the provider will complete FMLA paperwork back dating time off of work. Short Term Disability claims are processed at the discretion of the insurance company, and they may not deem payment of funds appropriate. Georgia Psychiatry and Sleep is not responsible for decisions made by the company regarding payouts.  

Administration/Enrollment

Eligible patients will need to meet with an office manager to enroll in the program; at which time enrollment paperwork will be completed. Patients will acknowledge and understand the policies and commitment to participating in ICP. We will schedule appointments for four weeks. 

Missed Appointments

Any missed appointments voids enrollment in ICP. Paperwork will not be completed, and the status of enrollment will be updated to reflect the discharge of ICP. Alternative programs will be recommended. 

Outside Therapists

Patients may continue to see their established therapist on a weekly basis. The oustide therapist would be required to complete the given form letter at every session. It is the responsibility of the patient to bring this form to their next medication management session. If the form is not completed, they will be disenrolled in ICP. In house therapy is preferred.

In - House Therapy

To the discretion of our in house therapist, we will require patients participate in completion of workbook and/or weekly assignments. 

Medication Side Effects

Any medication issues will require an appointment. No medication changes will be done out of session. 

Completion of ICP

Provider will send a letter releasing patient to go back to work. 

Integrated Care Program 

Agreement and Consent

 

It is important that you understand the kinds of services you will be provided and the terms and conditions under which these services will be offered.  

I certify that I have read, understand, and accept this Service Agreement and Consent. This agreement and consent covers the length of time I am actively involved in treatment. 

Patients have been afforded the opportunity to attend to and address identified treatment protocols under the (ICP) program to accommodate their schedules. (ICP) program guidelines include adherence to attendance requirements and recommended medications regiments set forth by the program and all related participating psychiatrists, nurse practitioners and therapists. Patients unable to adhere to the tenets of the (ICP) program may be referred to another clinically appropriate program for treatment.