New Auerbach Unit Certification
The Home's state-of-the-art Auerbach Geriatric Psychiatry Unit has just received
its long-anticipated designation as an LPS Facility from Los Angeles County. The
new designation allows the Home to admit seniors 60+ for acute psychiatric care
services on an involuntary basis.
LPS refers to the California Mental Health law known as the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act, which permits involuntary admission of a person deemed to have a psychiatric crisis or disorder that makes them a danger to themselves or others. This type of admission may be initiated by a physician, clinician, peace officer or concerned family member.
Brett Fielder, chief operating officer of the Jewish Home, notes that the new LPS designation is a significant accomplishment for the Home as a regional provider of senior healthcare programs and a vital new mental health resource for the seniors and families of Los Angeles County.
For information about the Auerbach Unit and its services and admissions policies, please call 818.758.5042, or click here.