Mobile Medication Services

The Mobile Medication Services Department of HSC is available to individuals who have difficulty managing medications on their own. The service provides support, education, and skill building for individuals to become independent and responsible for their medications.

Eligibility
To be eligible for the program the individual must be 18 years or older with a psychiatric diagnosis and be a resident of Lawrence County.

Staff
The staff of the Mobile Medication Services Department is comprised of a psychiatric nurse manager and mental health workers, all of whom have knowledge of medications and experience in the psychiatric field.

Staff regularly attend continuing education programs to keep abreast of developments in behavioral health, especially, psychotropic medications.

Program Coordination
The Mobile Medication Services staff interfaces with every clinical department of HSC to ensure that medication is properly managed and the aspects of an individual’s mental health are considered and incorporated in the delivery of services.

Staff members also consult with area hospitals and primary care physicians for continuity of care and referrals.

Outcomes
Through this program individuals will, through a series of steps, acquired the skills to manage their medication in a responsible and consistent manner. One of the expected outcomes of this program is a reduced need for hospitalization.

Program Design
The program is designed in a six step system:
• Step One is the most intense as the individual will be visited for every dose of medication ordered.
• Step Two is a daily visit.
• Step Three is a visit three times a week.
• Step Four is a visit twice a week.
• Step Five is a once a week visit.
• Step Six is a weekly phone call to keep in contact with the individuals for support before they are discharged from the program.

Each case is different and is evaluated for the individuals needs.


For further information or referrals, please contact:
Joni Cook, R.N.C.
Mobile Med Nurse Coordinator
(724) 658-3578, ext. 209
Fax: (724) 657-1836

The Mobile Medication staff will arrange for an initial intake through the Center's Base Service Unit; and further discuss the services offered by the Mobile Medication Program.

HSC's clinical programs are licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, assuring professional, ethical, and responsible service delivery. A Total Quality Management program ensures constant monitoring and improving of service quality.