Therapeutic Timeframe and Group Rules

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What is the expectation regarding patient confidentiality during group sessions?

Patients are encouraged to share group discussions with friends and family.

Patients can choose to disclose group discussions to visitors if they wish.

Patients must not disclose what is said in group sessions to anyone outside the group. (correct)

Patients are required to report all group discussions to the nursing staff.

What consequences does the program have for breaching confidentiality in group sessions?

Breaching confidentiality will result in immediate discharge from the program. (correct)

Patients will receive a warning for the first breach but no further action will be taken.

Patients will be referred for additional counseling if confidentiality is breached.

The program does not specify consequences for breaching confidentiality.

What are patients prohibited from doing during group sessions?

Patients may sell medications to other patients during group sessions.

Patients may leave the group whenever they feel uncomfortable.

Patients can interrupt the group discussions if they have urgent matters to address.

Patients are not allowed to disrupt group discussions by leaving, interrupting, sleeping, or distracting others. (correct)

Under what circumstances can patients share information from group sessions with others?

Patients should not share information from group sessions with anyone outside the group. Signup and view all the answers

What should patients do if they need to be excused from a group session due to illness?

They must first confer with The Dove House nursing staff to be excused. Signup and view all the answers

What circumstances allow The Dove House to disclose PHI to correctional institutions or law enforcement officials?

To avert a serious threat to a patient’s health or safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of providing patients with appointment reminders or advising them of program termination?

To ensure regular attendance Signup and view all the answers

What are Universal Precautions primarily aimed at preventing?

Spread of infections Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can The Dove House disclose PHI to authorized federal officials?

For lawful intelligence and national security activities Signup and view all the answers

Why should anyone attending a treatment center or detoxification unit be trained to use standard precautions?

To prevent the spread of infections Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule regarding discussing group matters outside of the assigned therapist?

Patients are not allowed to discuss group matters among themselves or with the staff outside of therapy sessions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the policy on disclosing what is said in the therapeutic group sessions?

What is said in the therapeutic group must be kept confidential and not discussed among patients or staff outside of the assigned therapist. Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of smoking five minutes before a group?

Patients may face restricted access to smoke breaks if they smoke five minutes before a group. Signup and view all the answers

What is the protocol for discussing smoking privileges outside of the therapy sessions?

Patients should keep smoking privileges confidential and not discuss them among patients or staff outside of the assigned therapist. Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule regarding confidentiality in therapeutic group time?

Practice confidentiality, meaning what is said in group stays in group and must not be discussed among patients or staff outside of the assigned therapist. Signup and view all the answers

What items are visitors required to leave in their car before entering the building?

Purse, bags, and cell phone Signup and view all the answers

At what time can patients depart from the facility after a pass?

9 a.m. Signup and view all the answers

What is the curfew after a pass?

7 p.m. Signup and view all the answers

On which days can passes be taken during the week of visitation for the patient's gender?

Tuesday - Saturday Signup and view all the answers

What test will be given upon the patient's return from a pass?

Urinalysis test Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a patient has been cited for recent or egregious acts of non-compliance?

Visits will be denied Signup and view all the answers

How many visitors are allowed per patient during visitation?

Four visitors per patient Signup and view all the answers

Who should patients discuss their intended support system with during the initial phase of treatment?

Their therapist Signup and view all the answers

How should money be sent if family members and friends want to drop off money on visitation day?

Cashier’s Check or money orders Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence if a patient violates the rule regarding visitation list additions?

Visitation privileges will be revoked Signup and view all the answers

What type of pass is awarded at Level II and must be local?

Four-hour pass Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can patients have a 15-minute 'drop-off' initial visit?

If it is deemed necessary and supervised by the assigned therapist Signup and view all the answers

When are patients allowed to visit with their family outside of the Sunday Visit schedule?

During the first 10 days of the treatment program Signup and view all the answers

When is consideration for bi-weekly visits possible?

Once a patient has reached Level II Signup and view all the answers

On what day and time are bi-weekly visits allowed for approved patients?

Sunday at 2:30-4:30 p.m. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of patients according to the text?

To actively participate in treatment planning and work Signup and view all the answers

What could be a consequence of disruptive or inappropriate conduct by a patient?

An unsuccessful discharge from the program Signup and view all the answers

What must patients understand about their role in developing their Treatment Plan?

The importance of regular attendance and program compliance Signup and view all the answers

What should patients do if any aspect of their treatment is unclear to them?

They should ask questions and discuss the unclear aspect with their therapist Signup and view all the answers

What is the expectation regarding patient cooperation with treatment recommendations?

Patients are expected to cooperate with treatment recommendations Signup and view all the answers

What is a patient entitled to in terms of treatment options?

To be informed of all available treatment options Signup and view all the answers

What are patients protected from as part of their rights?

Protected from physical, emotional, or verbal abuse Signup and view all the answers

What is a patient's right in terms of participation in treatment or therapeutic activities?

The right to refuse to participate partially or fully in treatment or therapeutic activities Signup and view all the answers

What should patients receive from the prescribing provider regarding prescribed medication?

Information about medication prescribed as part of the individual treatment plan Signup and view all the answers

What is a patient's right regarding continuity of care from one service provider to another?

The right to be provided continuity of care from one service provider to another Signup and view all the answers

What does PHI stand for in the context of the notice?

Protected Health Instructions Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can The Dove House use or disclose PHI about a patient without written authorization?

In emergency situations where it is necessary to prevent a serious threat to the patient's health and safety Signup and view all the answers

What does The Dove House reserve the right to do regarding their privacy practices and the terms of the notice?

Change them at any time without informing the patients Signup and view all the answers

What is The Dove House required to give patients concerning their privacy practices, legal duties, and patients' rights concerning PHI?

A notice about their privacy practices, legal duties, and patients' rights concerning PHI Signup and view all the answers

When it comes to changes in their privacy practices, what will The Dove House do if such changes are permitted by applicable law?

They will update the notice accordingly and provide it to the patient Signup and view all the answers