Ongoing contact with the ACPA National Office with updates on group progress and needs. An understanding that a large part of the recovery process is up to the person with pain. Recruiting a person with pain who is willing to facilitate the group. A room centrally located that is handicapped accessible and away from patient care areas. The room should be available for at least two meetings a month.
Meetings run about two hours.
A phone number at your facility that can be used as the contact number for the group. A medical staff that is informed about the group meetings. Staffing At least one staff member to act as advisor to the group, but not to attend meetings. Staff members to attend occasionally to provide educational information to the group. ACPA National Office and other ACPA support persons where available.