Progress

1.B.5.a. Applicant orientation

Rule

Documentation of a process that requires a written agreement prior to committing to terms that includes the following:

  • Resident rights
  • Financial obligations, responsible parties and refund policy
  • Restrictions and commitments
  • Services provided
  • Recovery definition and goals
  • Relapse policies and advance directive
  • Policies regarding removal of personal property left in the residence

 

Levels

I

II

III

IV

✔

✔

✔

✔

 This standard rule applies to all recovery residence levels of support.

 

Guidance

Before an individual agrees to any terms, they must go through an orientation. Some recovery residences utilize a written checklist, where residents initial next to the various terms documenting that they have read and understand them. A growing number of technology platforms allow this to be done electronically. Regardless, providers must have a way of ensuring individuals an adequate oriented prior to agreeing to terms.

 

Evaluation

  • Is there a process for orienting individuals prior to committing to terms?

  • Does this process require a written agreement that lists at a minimum the following terms: resident rights and requirements, financial obligations and responsible parities, services provided, recovery definition and goals, relapse policies and policies regarding removal of personal property left in the residence?

 

Evidence

  • Policy and procedure
  • Resident orientation checklist
  • Resident agreement

 

References

Course Syllabus

  • NARR 3.0 | 1.B.5.a. Applicant orientation