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Assessment
Table 7. Characteristics of Levels of Care
Level of care
Specialized pediatric/medical
inpatient eating disorders program
Unit security Unlocked
Patient legal status Voluntary or involuntary
Physician on-site 24/7 On-site 24/7
Nursing on-site 24/7 On-site 24/7
Medical monitoring Frequent
Hours of operation 24/7
Able to maintain work/school School, in some instances
Available interventions
Option for IV hydration Yes
Option for nasogastric tube feedings Yes
Option for treatment over objection Yes
Medical management Yes
Psychiatric management Yes
Psychological management Yes
Group-based therapies Yes
Individual psychotherapies Yes
Family psychotherapies Yes
Meal supervision and support All meals/day
Milieu therapy Yes
Nutritional management Yes
Multi-disciplinary team-based
management
Yes
