Eyalbagam

In-patient service and emergency care

Sudden change in the behaviour of a close one leaves us puzzled, helpless, and even afraid. Not knowing what to do in a mental health crisis, such as suicidal behaviour, extreme emotional outbursts, self-harm, agitation, and aggression, is more common  than you can imagine.
Some mental health conditions, such as substance (alcohol/drug) abuse, severe depression, extreme anxiety, or stress, often lead to behaviour that cannot be managed at home.
Eyalbagam cares for persons with acute disturbed behaviour. It heals them with concern and science, protecting their human dignity and rights till they return to their natural self.
The aim of acute mental health care is to prevent stigma towards the affected, minimise work days lost to the condition, and reduce the burden on the family. Satisfactory improvement in a short duration of stay is one of the benchmarks we measure ourselves against.

Licensed by the State Mental Health Authority (SMHA) and the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), Eyalbagam stands tall in its distinctive service. It is a one-of-a-kind service within a 100 square kilometre radius. Staffed with caring nurses, able psychologists, and efficient psychiatrists, no behavioural issue is too difficult to be handled in Eyalbagam.

Eyalbagam remains the last resort for families grappling with a person with severe mental illness who have to get better in a short time.
The centre provides door-to-door service in special cases when recommended by the treating psychiatrist.
We handle addiction and substance abuse issues with a pragmatic approach. This differentiates us from the traditional deaddiction programmes. We do a one-week detoxification and Brief Interventions training programme, informed by ASSIST (WHO). At the end of the week, the client has crossed the withdrawal state and is better positioned to face the world with their newly learned, simple, and highly effective skills.

Situations that
need in-patient care:

  • Long periods of observation
  • Risk of adverse effects to medication
  • Complex investigations and expert opinions
  • Interventions that are not possible in the outpatient setting
  • Longer sessions with psychologists and therapists
  • Careful medication titrations and monitoring
  • Addictions of any kind (alcohol, gaming, smoking, etc.)

Admissions

Duration of admission

Eyalbagam prides itself on an average duration of five days. Our admissions range from two days to two weeks. The functional and symptomatic recovery of the client determines the duration of stay.

Daycare

Eyalbagam enables the daycare of clients for short periods. This works especially well in families where caregivers have jobs.
Daycare also enables a smoother transition from inpatient to outpatient. It involves sessions with psychologists, doctor visits, and occupational and yoga therapy.

Admission Procedure

Only clients assessed by our psychiatrists at least once as outpatients or in Emergency can be admitted in Eyalbagam.
Other psychiatrists can admit in Eyalbagam, too, provided they have discussed the care plan with our team in advance.

Emergency Admissions

Emergency admissions through the Manathin Maiyam outpatient department or directly at Eyalbagam is possible. New clients can be taken for emergency admissions at Eyalbagam after consultation by the family with the psychiatrists.

Documents required for admission

Proper identification and proof of address are required at the time of admission for the patient and the Nominated Representative or the primary caregiver.

Discharge

Duration of treatment and date of discharge are decided by the treating psychiatrist. There may be a situation where a patient admitted as Independent Admission or families of such patients want to leave prior to the recommended date. In that case, they may sign appropriate documents and leave after settling bills.

Admissions

Duration of admission:  Eyalbagam prides itself on an average duration of five days. Our admissions range from two days to two weeks. The functional and symptomatic recovery of the client determines the duration of stay.

Daycare: Eyalbagam enables the daycare of clients for short periods. This works especially well in families where caregivers have jobs.
Daycare also enables a smoother transition from inpatient to outpatient. It involves sessions with psychologists, doctor visits, and occupational and yoga therapy.

Admission Procedure: Only clients assessed by our psychiatrists at least once as outpatients or in Emergency can be admitted in Eyalbagam.
Other psychiatrists can admit in Eyalbagam, too, provided they have discussed the care plan with our team in advance.

Emergency Admissions:  Emergency admissions through the Manathin Maiyam outpatient department or directly at Eyalbagam is possible. New clients can be taken for emergency admissions at Eyalbagam after consultation by the family with the psychiatrists.

Documents required for admission: Proper identification and proof of address are required at the time of admission for the patient and the Nominated Representative or the primary caregiver.

Discharge: Duration of treatment and date of discharge are decided by the treating psychiatrist. There may be a situation where a patient admitted as Independent Admission or families of such patients want to leave prior to the recommended date. In that case, they may sign appropriate documents and leave after settling bills.

Mental Health Care Act 2017

Those who have made advance directives should produce that document to the admitting doctor, failing which the doctor will make necessary treatment decisions.

Nominated Representatives, if any, should be present at the time of admission. If the Nominated Representative is not available, the next of kin will be accepted as the Nominated Representative.

Supported admissions under Mental Health Care Act sections – 87, 89, and 90 will be intimated to the District Mental Health Review Board, as per the rules and regulations laid out by the act.

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Mental Health Care Act 2017

Those who have made advance directives should produce that document to the admitting doctor, failing which the doctor will make necessary treatment decisions.

Nominated Representatives, if any, should be present at the time of admission. If the Nominated Representative is not available, the next of kin will be accepted as the Nominated Representative.

Supported admissions under Mental Health Care Act sections – 87, 89, and 90 will be intimated to the District Mental Health Review Board, as per the rules and regulations laid out by the act.

Visiting Consultants & Medical Emergencies

The following doctors visit Eyalbagam when our admitted clients need care for their other ailments. Eyalbagam is at the very centre of Erode’s hospital zone and a stone’s throw away from the District General Hospital.  Excellent emergency medical care facilities are available within a few hundred metres. Inpatients needing emergency medical attention are shifted to the nearest ICU in the shortest possible duration, depending on time and logistics.

Dr. Elil Saravanan

MD - General Physician

Dr. K. P. Ravi

MD - Emergency Physician

Dr. Venkatesan

MD, DM - Cardiologist

Dr. Meenakshi Umashankar

MD, DM - Neurologist

Dr. Satish Kumar

MS, M.Ch - Gastroenterologist

Dr. Vani Madhavan

MS - Obstetrician and Gynecologist

Dr. Madhavan

MD - Pediatrician

Dr. Asokan

MS - Orthopedician

Team of Therapists

Visiting Consultants & Medical Emergencies

The following doctors visit Eyalbagam when our admitted clients need care for their other ailments. Eyalbagam is at the very centre of Erode’s hospital zone and a stone’s throw away from the District General Hospital.  Excellent emergency medical care facilities are available within a few hundred metres. Inpatients needing emergency medical attention are shifted to the nearest ICU in the shortest possible duration, depending on time and logistics.

Dr. Elil Saravanan

MD - General Physician

Dr. K. P. Ravi

MD - Emergency Physician

Dr. Venkatesan

MD, DM - Cardiologist

Dr. Meenakshi Umashankar

MD, DM - Neurologist

Dr. Satish Kumar

MS, M.Ch - Gastroenterologist

Dr. Vani Madhavan

MS - Obstetrician and Gynecologist

Dr. Madhavan

MD - Pediatrician

Dr. Asokan

MS - Orthopedician

Admission at your doorstep

Eyalbagam arranges for the pick-up of clients with difficult behaviour by sending an ambulance right to your home with trained professionals at an extra cost. This arrangement has to be advised by our psychiatrists on prior request by the family members, abiding by the regulations of Mental Health Care Act, 2017.

Admission at your doorstep

Eyalbagam arranges for the pick-up of clients with difficult behaviour by sending an ambulance right to your home with trained professionals at an extra cost. This arrangement has to be advised by our psychiatrists on prior request by the family members, abiding by the regulations of Mental Health Care Act, 2017.

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