Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital is a 110-bed Acute Care psychiatric hospital organized under Chapter 27 of the laws of the State of West Virginia, and administered by the Department of Health Facilities. Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital is committed to the highest level of care possible, consistent with its mission of serving and treating the acute psychiatric needs of its patients.
Medical Staff & University Alliances
Medical services are provided by the physicians on the Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital staff together with the physicians and other professionals on contract from the Marshall University Department of Psychiatry, Department of Community and Family Medicine, and community-based practitioners.
Admissions & Multidisciplinary Patient Evaluation
Admissions to Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital are primarily involuntary. The Hospital admits approximately 70 patients a month. Upon admission each patient receives a complete medical history and physical examination. Within 24 hours of admission, an initial Psychiatric Evaluation is conducted. After admission, all clinical departments, acting as a multidisciplinary team, participate in the formulation of the patient's treatment plan and discharge plan.
Capacity & Format
110-Bed Acute Care
Average Intakes
~70 Patients / Month
Initial Evaluation
Within 24 Hours
Medical Executive Committee & Surveillance
The Medical Executive Committee, composed of active members of the medical staff, has overall responsibility for the quality of professional services provided by individuals with clinical privileges. The Medical Executive Committee establishes professional standards and provides continuous surveillance to see that standards are met. This is accomplished by monitoring and evaluating all clinical functions including:
Reappointments
Clinical privileges
Drug usage
Medical records
Risk management
Pharmacy & therapeutics
Infection control
Safety & utilization review
Patient Treatment Safeties & Exclusions
Experimental medication and aversive conditioning are not used. Under a special policy, those patients requiring electroconvulsive therapy are referred to trusted outside psychiatrists.
Partnerships & External Care Network
A complete range of medical, surgical, and emergency services are available through agreements with two general medical hospitals, Cabell-Huntington Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital. Emergency transportation is provided through the Cabell County Emergency Medical Services.
In addition, the day-to-day medical needs of patients are met through the services of the Family Practice Clinic operated five half days per week on hospital grounds by family physicians from Marshall University.
In addition, the day-to-day medical needs of patients are met through the services of the Family Practice Clinic operated five half days per week on hospital grounds by family physicians from Marshall University.