6.6 Continuing Care Plans

Question 1

Define continuing care?

Answer 1

Critical link between treatment and continue with recovery

Question 2

Define assessment

Answer 2

Procedures by which counsel/programs identifies and evaluate a persons strength, weakness, problems and needs for the development of the treatment plan

Question 3

Define Treatment planning

Answer 3

Process by which the counselor and the inpatient identify and rank problems needing resolution

Question 4

Define strength

Answer 4

Inherent qualities, behaviors and beliefs that are likely to support and enhance treatment and recovery

Question 5

Define weaknesses

Answer 5

Inherit characteristics, behaviors, and or beliefs that are apt to sabotage, Block, or be a liability to treatment objectives and recovery

Question 6

What is the purpose of continuing care plans?

Answer 6

1. Provide critical link between initial, current, and follow on care
2. Provide ongoing support to continue work on issues
3. Provide ongoing feedback in a therapeutic setting supporting new behaviors and lifestyle changes
4. Identify warning signs of relapse and help minimize potential relapse incidents

Question 7

What is the scope of continuing care plans

Answer 7

1. Relapse prevention and ongoing recovery

2. Shut up plants in all areas not completed in treatment and listed in referrals or deferrals

Question 8

What are the problem areas to be addressed after the initial phase of treatment in a continuing care plan?

Answer 8

1. Patients individual mental health needs were not met during treatment
2. Severe mental health or personality disorders
3. Marital discord or family related problems
4. Substance related or other medical conditions or complications
5. Financial difficulties
6. Uncontrollable anger/stress
7. Childhood molestation issues
8. Military legal issues
9. Lack of sober social support
10. Lack of spirituality
11. Language deficiencies in reading and writing
12. Suicidal/homicidal ideation

Question 9

Describe the continuing care coordination requirements

Answer 9

1. Required F/U
2. Documentations and recordkeeping
3. Crisis intervention
4. Patient education
5. Referral
6. Consultation

Question 10

What are the signs of relapse?

Answer 10

1. Behavior changes
2. Attitude changes
3. Changes in feelings or moods
4. Changes in thoughts