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 in two of two client records.The findings include:Ten client records were reviewed on September 9, 2014. Two records pertained to clients who were involuntarily terminated from treatment at the project. The facility failed to notify the client, in writing, of a decision to involuntarily terminate the client's treatment at the project in client records # 7 and 9.Client # 7 was admitted into treatment on May 23, 2014 and was involuntarily terminated from treatment at the project on August 1, 2014. Client record # 7 did not include written notification of the decision to involuntarily terminate the client's treatment at the project as of September 9, 2014.Client # 9 was admitted into treatment on June 18, 2014 and was involuntarily terminated from treatment at the project on July 29, 2014. Client record # 9 did not include written notification of the decision to involuntarily terminate the client's treatment at the project as of September 9, 2014.The findings were reviewed with facility staff during the licensing process.This is a repeat citation from the October 8, 2013 licensing inspection.
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Plan of Correction
The Program Director, Lead Counselors, and Counselors reviewed the Involuntary Termination Letter for clients being involuntarily discharged from the program. All clinical staff will utilize this form for all involuntariy discharges. Staff will meet with the client upon discharge and provide them with a written letter, describing the reason for their involuntary termination from the program.
The Program Director and Lead Counselor will review all discharge charts to ensure that these are being provided to the client upon their discharge. In the event that a client refuses a copy, clinical staff will mail a copy to the client at their forwarding address. |