Are you anywhere near a teaching hospital? That's how I get the good hospital experience. It helps that my pdoc is in charge of the residents so they aren't about to screw up with me, but everyone is treated well. The reason I say teaching hospital is that they tend to be more up to date and some have mood disorders units which is what I go to and it isn't bad. It does take a voluntary admit; I don't think they do involuntaries but it is such a good place to bee safe.

If you are saying Henry Ford I assume Detroit area? I know there is a mood disorder unit at Michigan State (or Michigan? I lived in Michigan for 3 years but stayed a Buckeye and II can't keep them straight except in football terms). I know its a drive; my hospital is 2.5 hours away but totally worth. My 4/5th admission my mom said I sounded better within 2 hours of admission than I had in months. Granted I was rapid cycling and hadn't had most of my meds the night before while stuck in the ER but I hadn't been manic in months at that point.

I imagine if you call the ombudsman office and file a complaint that the issue with you mom can be resolved. Ombudsmen are very helpful in that kind of situation.