Do the standards specify that all recipients must have family members or significant others contacted for evaluation information and communication on an ongoing basis?
It is well documented that involvement in a support network is a significant positive factor in a recipient’s recovery. In addition, persons close to the recipient can often provide important information that helps the clinician to complete accurate evaluations and appropriate treatment plans. While it is recognized that adult recipients may choose to limit communication with family members or significant others, it is expected that the clinician will explore reasons for this reluctance, discuss the value of including others in their evaluation and recovery, and seek to identify those individuals including, but not limited to, family members who the recipient identifies as a significant source of support. Absent an objection from the recipient, communication with these individuals should be utilized as a means to support both the recipient and those involved in their recovery. For children, it is expected that legal guardians will be involved in the child’s evaluation and treatment in
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- Do the standards specify that all recipients must have family members or significant others contacted for evaluation information and communication on an ongoing basis?
- How do you intend to initiate interviews with recipients and family members to assess their perceptions of how well the Standards of Care are being implemented?
- Does the Navy have a program for getting service members home when their family members undergo significant issues?
