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 facility in one of four client records reviewed.
The findings include:
Four client records requiring written notification to the client of the facility's decision to involuntarily terminate the client's treatment were reviewed on 2/3/2015. The facility failed to notify the client, in writing, of a decision to involuntarily terminate the client's treatment at the facility in client record #1.
Client # 1 was admitted into treatment on 4/8/2014 and was involuntarily terminated from the facility on 7/15/2014. There was no documentation of written notification of the facility's decision to involuntarily terminate the client's treatment as of the on-site inspection.
These findings were reviewed with facility staff during the licensing process.
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Plan of Correction
The Facility Director will conduct a staff training on 2-25-15 on the discharge process for clients in treatment. Counselors will be educated about the proper notification to clients when there is an involuntary termination. Facility Director will also educate counselors how to clearly document on letter of discharge that "Client is being discharged" and also clearly state the reasons for termination. Facility Director will randomly audit charts on a monthly basis to ensure that the standard is met. Corrective action will be completed by 5-25-2015. |