Changes in living arrangement after discharge and goal for placement will be communicated as soon as possible to the treatment team to avoid increasing length of stay. Transition planning will occur at the four to five month staffing. Plans for aftercare will be developed as well as utilization of other community resources. Treatment team members will evaluate the treatment contracting process at the transitional staffing to determine positive and negative aspects of the process. A written evaluation of each treatment contract will be submitted to the management team within 30 days of transition from placement.
Treatment is most successful when positive relationships exist among treatment team members.
All treatment team members are expected to attend all scheduled staffings to ensure clear communication and documentation in regard to the direction of treatment and progress of team member responsibilities. Revisions to the treatment contract will include input from all treatment team members. Each treatment team member will have input in regard to their level of involvement in the resident's treatment. Treatment contracting requires a commitment by all treatment team members. If any treatment team members are unwilling to contract or follow through with their responsibilities as defined in the treatment contract, progress may be delayed or arrested.