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 one of one client record.
The findings include:
Ten client records were reviewed on January 28, 2016. One record was required to notify the client, in writing, of a decision to involuntarily terminate the client's 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 record # 5.
Client #5, was admitted into treatment on November 10, 2015 and was involuntarily terminated from the project on February 10, 2016. There was no documentation of written notification to the client, at the time of the licensing inspection.
These findings were reviewed with facility staff during the licensing process.
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Plan of Correction
POWER's Halfway House will notify clients, in writing, of a decision to involuntarily terminate treatment at the project.
The Program Manager will routinely review client records at discharge to check for a copy of the written notification regarding the involuntary termination of treatment and will address any areas of non-compliance with staff as needed.
The Clinical Supervisor will remind and educate staff about providing the written notification, and will review this during individual and team supervision with staff.
POWER's Halfway House will be in full compliance by 02/29/2016. |