Hospital Care - Services

If you are considering hospital care for yourself – or if someone you care about may need to be hospitalized – please contact Askins Psychiatry to help you through this difficult time.  Our experienced staff members are trained to answer any questions you may have as well as walk you through the psychiatric hospital admissions process, including what to do in an emergency situation.  We can also advise you about other types of hospital care available beyond inpatient treatment. Learn about two of these options below, and see our FAQ that may help you with inpatient treatment in the psychiatric hospital for you or a loved one.

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Following inpatient hospital care, a patient may need to transition to a treatment support program such as a Partial Hospitalization Program. This helps facilitate the patient’s continuum of care and typically includes both group and individual therapy at the hospital. If recommended, the patient would come to the Partial Hospitalization Program on a daily basis and then return home at the end of the day. Dr. Askins will often refer a patient to this program in support of their overall mental well-being.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
The Intensive Outpatient Program is typically three full days a week of both group and individual therapy.  Dr. Askins will often recommend this program to a patient requiring additional support and structure for his or her psychiatric treatment.

Dr. Howard Askins is an attending psychiatrist at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, CA

FAQs

Hospital Care
Common questions you may have concerning being admitted to the psychiatric hospital:

Which hospital will be best for me?
Dr. Askins is the Chief of Staff at Charter Oak Psychiatric Hospital in Covina, CA. and also has attending privileges at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, CA.  These well-regarded facilities will be able to treat you with Dr. Askins as your attending physician. Based on your individual needs, Dr. Askins will determine your treatment plan shortly after you are admitted. He will then continue to see you in the hospital on a daily basis until you have been discharged.

How do I ensure that Dr. Askins is my doctor once I’ve admitted?
During the admissions process at either hospital, tell the Intake Coordinator to list Dr. Askins as your primary treatment provider.  The Intake Coordinator will be happy to assign Dr. Askins as your attending physician.

What level of care will I need in the hospital?
Dr. Askins will see you in the hospital shortly after you are admitted and do a complete psychiatric assessment to determine your level of care and the type of treatment you'll need.

What types of services will I get in the hospital?
Following a complete psychiatric assessment, Dr. Askins will devise a treatment plan and medication management protocol for your time in the hospital. He will then continue to see you in the hospital on a daily basis. A discharge plan will also be given upon discharge so that you receive proper and continued treatment after you leave.

How much will it cost?  Will the hospital take my insurance?
Our office can help you with any hospital billing or insurance questions. Please call Askins Psychiatry: 626-793-7792. Be sure to have your insurance plan information handy when you call. 

Will Dr. Askins be able to treat me on an outpatient basis after I leave the hospital?
Yes, Dr. Askins has a private practice in Pasadena, CA, and is available to continue treating you after you are discharged from the hospital. He will set up your first outpatient appointment just before you leave the hospital so you have a continuum of care and receive the support needed to carry out an effective treatment plan.