Observations
Based on a review of client records, the facility failed to notify the client, in writing, of a decision to involuntarily terminate the client's treatment at the project.The findings include:Two client records were reviewed for documentation of a termination letter on February 7, 2014. One of two client record reviewed failed to include notification to the client, in writing, of a decision to involuntarily terminate the client's treatment at the project, specifically client record # 5.Client # 5 was admitted to the program on August 21, 2013 and was involuntarily terminated from the program on January 30, 2014. As of the date of inspection, there was no documentation of written notification to the client.The findings were reviewed with the site director prior to the exit interview.
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Plan of Correction
Site Director conducted a staff training on discharge criteria as per the results of the inspection on 2/10/2014. Coounselors will include a letter of discharge with all involuntary termination of clients.
A refresher training for staff was held 3/31/14 in response to formal citation received by inspection process. Site Director reviewed again proper closing procedures of a client and their chart and emphasized sending a termination letter with reason for termination.
Site Director will choose 5 random closed charts every quarter to ensure staff is complying with proper termination procedures and are including a termination letter with reason for discharge. |