02.007 Client Orientation
CLIENT ORIENTATION
The program shall provide orientation to clients admitted for treatment within 24 hours of admission, or at such time the client appears to hear & respond to requests, but in no event later than 72 hours after admission.
Orientation shall be done by a staff person who has been determined to be qualified by education, training, and experience to perform the task.
The following information must be explained to the client, and documented in the client’s file:
The expected benefits that the client is expected to receive;
An explanation of individualized treatment planning;
The client’s responsibility for adhering to the treatment plan, and the consequences of non-adherence;
The identification of the staff person that is expected to provide treatment or coordinate the treatment;
Program rules including requirements for conduct and consequences of infractions
Client’s Rights. Responsibilities, and Complaints
The program’s policies for behavior management and behavioral safety interventions when necessary; and
Policies and procedures for visiting hours and communications with persons outside the program.
Exhibit A
ORIENTATION CHECKLIST
(This form and originals of items 1 – 9 are filed in patient’s chart.) Completed:
Consent to Receive Services ……………………………….…..- Consent for Telephone Release of Confidential Information…..
- Client Information Sheet…………………………………….…
- Confidentiality Agreement………………………………….….
- Sports Activity Waiver…………………………………………
- Notice of Privacy Practices…………………………………......
- Client Rights and Responsibilities……………………. ……….
- HIV Risk Assessment Answer Sheet Scores..……….…...…….
- HIV/AIDS Information Sheet ………………….……………....
- Client Orientation Information Packet…..……………………...
All of the above have been given, received, reviewed, and explained to me, with an opportunity to ask any questions, and I understand and agree to the abide by all of the program’s rules and guidelines.
Client Name:
(Please Print)
Client Signature: Date:
Staff Signature: Date: