Extended Acute Care
The Extended Acute Care (EAC) program provides an extension of active treatment within the inpatient units. The EAC offers a transitional stay to promote independence and provide recovery maintenance tools and life skills education to prepare patients for success in the community. This program is for adults over 18 years of age and is housed within the inpatient behavioral health units of LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion. This program supports patients whose mental health symptoms interfere with their ability to function and experience success in their daily life. The EAC provides necessary treatment in a safe environment with 24/7 care for patients that promotes wellness and symptom management while empowering patients to achieve successful community tenure. Program features include therapeutic and education groups, treatment planning, and whole-person care with a network of health care professionals.
Program Offered for:
LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion – Adult – Phone: (814) 868-7668
Program Features:
- Therapeutic and Educational Groups: Coping skills, problem solving and conflict resolution, interpersonal interactions, mindfulness, and vocational readiness.
- Treatment Planning: Motivational interviewing, value identification, goal setting, community reintegration and engagement
- Whole Body Wellness: Health and wellness education, exercise, nutrition, and weight management, drug, alcohol, and tobacco use, and medication consistency
- Recreational and Leisure Activities: Complement traditional therapeutic modalities, identify personal interests, and engage in healthy outlets, and outdoor space available in the courtyard
- Whole Person Care: Physician and nursing capacity to treat chronic and complex medical needs and access to network of physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, diagnostic technicians, and other health care professionals
Referral Process:
Providers: To refer a patient, please send the completed EAC referral form, current psychiatric evaluation, and three days’ progress notes to lecomeac@mch1.org. The patient must be inpatient to be referred. If you have any questions, please call (814) 868-7668.
