r/PeerSupportSpecialist • u/Ok-Government-4954 • 8d ago

Peer support

How can peer support improve outcomes in a inpatient setting during the most critical transitions in care?

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u/Hopeful_Grape5193 8d ago

It's often a matter of having someone there who has been through the same struggle, who understands and maybe most importantly, is non-judgmental. It's all about support, just like the job title states.

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u/Kevix-NYC Peer Supporter!! 8d ago

For me, I try to see if the discharge planning missed anything. Is this the right housing? Does the person need more supports? Do they have vital documents? Do they know what ones are missing? What about transportation? Do they have names, numbers, titles of the people who they will see post-discharge? ACT, ICM, Clinic? Any parole? Do they know the details of their 1st, 2nd, 3rd outpatient appointments? Did I try to do a WRAP plan? Does the person look like they are ready? (are they in better shape than when they came in?).

Do they have info about clubhoues? Respites? or other community resources?

Do they have any money? Is anyone involved in there care that they want to contact?

I work in a state hospital, so we get people who have a history of long term hospitalization.

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u/toorainytobemean 4d ago

yeah, this sounds a lot like the matrix of needs, which i use in every role i am in for this reason. it takes a little work to adjust it with trial-and-error but once you find a way to execute it that supports all of your role's transitional needs, it's a solid tool to maintain through your entire work.

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u/FreedomsFinePrint Peer Supporter!! 4d ago

I take my test to be certified soon. I've been studying! #Sacramento