Highpoint Health Senior Life Solutions – Trousdale and Riverview Selected as LEAD Training Site

Highpoint Health Senior Life Solutions with Ascension Saint Thomas programs at Trousdale and Riverview were selected to be a LEAD training site by Psychiatric Medical Care, a behavioral health management company that has more than 250 hospital and health system partnerships across the country.

The Senior Life Solutions Programs at Highpoint Health – Trousdale and Riverview are hospital-based programs designed to support the mental health of older adults (typically 65 and older) who experience depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Attendees often experience improved physical and mental health through services such as a comprehensive assessment, group and individual therapy, guidance in coping skills, medication management, aftercare planning and family therapy to continue to support patients after they leave the program. The team at Highpoint Health – Trousdale is led by Lori Nixon RN, program director. Other team members include Kerri Tidball LCSW, program therapist, Syreeda Smith, office patient coordinator, and Medical Director and Board-Certified Psychiatrist, Dr. William M. Petrie.

“Our commitment to providing the best possible patient care, ensuring our program operates within all regulations, and supporting our community is the foundation of every Senior Life Solutions program,” Nixon said. “We are honored to be chosen as a LEAD training site to share these core values with new program staff.”

The team at Highpoint Health Senior Life Solutions – Riverview includes Sharon Jendras, MSN, RN, program director, Amy Bennett, LMSW, therapist, Megan England, office patient coordinator, and Medical Director and Board-Certified Psychiatrist, Dr. William M. Petrie.

“I work closely to communicate and collaborate with our patients’ primary care provider,” Jendras said. “By doing so, our program has shown to decrease doctor and emergency department visits due to the frequent monitoring of physical health that occurs.”

LEAD sites offer interactive training for new program staff, emphasizing Leadership, Excellence, Accountability, and Development. Staff undergo region-specific training for hosting new employees, receive guidance on modeling a clinically compliant Senior Life Solutions program, and demonstrate a commitment to Psychiatric Medical Care's values: care, compliance, and community. These sites foster a positive work environment and deliver outstanding patient outcomes.

LEAD site programs are compliant with all required reports, hold regular treatment team meetings, and provide routine community education opportunities about the importance of mental health.

“Highpoint Health Senior Life Solutions staff have demonstrated their commitment to healthcare excellence," said JD Frattini, regional director, Psychiatric Medical Care. “As LEAD training sites, they'll share their experience and commitment to providing outstanding care to programs around the country."

Senior Life Solutions is proud to serve Trousdale and Smith Counties and surrounding communities in providing mental health services. Anyone can make a referral to the program, including family members, healthcare providers or individuals in need of mental health support. Visit our Senior Life Solutions page for more information or questions. To speak with a team member at Highpoint Health – Trousdale Senior Life Solutions, call 615.374.9991. For Highpoint Health – Riverview’s program call 615-735-5310.