PHP
Also written as: PHP — Partial Hospitalization Program
Partial Hospitalization Program - a day treatment program providing hospital-level care without overnight stays, typically 6+ hours daily.
Full Definition
Partial Hospitalization Program is a comprehensive day treatment program that provides hospital-level psychiatric care without requiring overnight stays. PHPs typically operate 5-7 days per week for 6-8 hours daily, offering intensive therapeutic interventions including individual therapy, group therapy, medication management, and crisis intervention. This level of care serves patients who need more intensive treatment than outpatient services can provide but do not require 24-hour supervision. PHPs often serve as alternatives to inpatient hospitalization or as step-down programs following inpatient discharge.
Usage
Usage note: Distinguish clearly from IOP when documenting level of care recommendations.
In Context
- "The PHP admission coordinator determined the patient met criteria for day hospital treatment based on symptom severity and functional impairment." — Intake assessment documentation
- "After two weeks in PHP, the patient's mood stabilized sufficiently to transition to IOP level of care." — Treatment progress note