ADMISSIONS PROTOCOL

Admission Require= ments

ü Must be addicted to drugs/ alcohol

ü Must have a personal commitment = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp;

to= change.

ü May have a co-addiction to gambling

ü Must be abstinent from mood altering

su= bstances during residency

an= d three days (72 hrs) prior to admission

ü Must agree to abide by rules.

ü Must be able and willing to participate

in= group work

ü Must provide a medical certificate

from a licensed physic= ian stating the

cl= ient is a candidate for services.

ü Must be prepared to pay a residential

fe= e prior to admission

ü Must provide a referral if possible

These Terms of Residential Placement apply to ALL clients.

In order for us to assist you in you= r recovery, and for a safe and healthy environment to be maintained for everyone, we request a commitment from you to the following:

&= uuml; Light in the Window has a 0 tolerance policy on using or pos= sessing any alcohol and/or illegal drugs or misuse of prescription or over-the-coun= ter drugs. A violation of this policy will result in immediate discharge.

&= uuml; Light in the Window has a 0 tolerance policy on violen= ce. This includes mental, emotional, sexual or physical violence, intimidation = or threats (direct or indirect). A violation of this policy will result in immediate discharge.

&= uuml; Light in the Window does not tolerate aggressive behaviour, swearing, name-calling, demeaning jokes or comments, gossiping, or aggressive non-verbal behaviour (such as glaring, gestures, slamming doors, etc.).

&= uuml; No weapons are permitted at Light in= the Window has. This includes kni= ves, switchblades, sharps or any other object deemed potentially dangerous by st= aff.

üActive participation in group programming is mandatory. Active participation is contributing appropriately to group discussions and exercises, providing helpful feedback to group members, coming to groups on time with a willing attitude and an open mind, and using respectful language. It is required th= at you share topic-related thoughts and feelings with the group, and allow oth= ers a chance to share their thoughts and feelings.

&= uuml; Clients are not to enter the bars or establishments license und= er the Liquor Licensing Act. Clients are not to be in any location where drugs are being used or sold. Should a client need to be in a location where alcohol = is being served, they must first discuss this with their counselor.

üUnsuitable discussions are not allowed while you are a client of Light in the Window. These discussions re-create old, unhealthy using environments, can trigger others, may be viewed as aggressive and intimidating by peers. Unsuitable discussions are defined as talking about using, selling, buying or abusing = alcohol and drugs, committing crimes, being incarcerated, how to manipulate situati= ons, making sexual comments, gestures or innuendoes, and criticizing or making negative comments about others. Clients are welcome to discuss any of the a= bove with their counselor.

&= uuml; Intimate relationships, sexual relationships and dating between clients is not permitted. Light in the Window intends to create a he= althy environment for those in early recovery, and to assist clients in maintaini= ng a focus on recovery. As well, such relationships can cause discomfort for oth= er clients and take the client’s focus off of recovery.

&= uuml; Inappropriate attire is not allowed = such as clothes/hats with alcohol or drug related logos, jokes, or pictures, sex= ual connotations or swears. Material that is violent, pornographic or disrespec= tful is not permitted. This includes videos, movies, magazines, posters, etc.

&= uuml; No products containing alcohol are permitted. This includes mouthwash, aftershave, hairspray, cough syrup, nail polish remover, etc.

&= uuml; From Sunday to Saturday, the lights = out policy will be at 11:00pm. All clients are expected to be in their rooms at this time.<= o:p>

&= uuml; It is the responsibility of all clie= nts to inform staff of any prescription and non-prescription medication they ha= ve in their possession. Medications will be placed in a secured cabinet and mu= st be in their original container.

üClients are required to attend all meetings as presented on a daily schedule and a<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> 28 Day calendar.=

ü14. We are a non-smoking facility. There is no smoking in any of buildings.

&= uuml; All clients are to be on time for meals.

&= uuml; Light in the Window will dispose of any personal prope= rty that is left behind 15 days from the discharge date. Medication that is left behind will be disposed of within 48 hours of discharge.

ü19. All staff and clients are expected to assist in ensuring that Light in the Window is a safe environment.= If you are aware of anyone violating these Terms of Residency, you are to repo= rt it to a staff member. All such reports are anonymous.

ü Telephone calls are limited to Thurs= day evenings between 8:00pm ̵= 1; 10:00pm. Upon arrival the client will be permitted to make a safe arrival c= all to his family. Phone calls ar= e NOT permitted during the first we= ek of admission. Each client is permitted one (1) outgoing - 10 minute call and a schedule will= be allotted for each clients call. Outgoing calls will ONLY be permitted upon approval of the Treatment Co-Ordinator .Incoming calls are monitored and ONLY emergency calls will be forwarded to= the client. Nusance callers= will be blocked from accessing our number. Incoming calls that are deemed as threatening will be reported immediately to the proper authorities.

SERVICES PROVIDED

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The Resource agrees:

ü = To h= ave developed a complaints procedure and to advise the client of this.

ü = To h= ave developed a Client Booklet containing the The R= ights & Responsibilies of the client, Terms of Residency, Schedules.

ü = To train clients on emergency procedu= res example: Fire Drills

ü = Prov= ided Food and Lodging

ü =

Care Plan

The Client, the resource and Organizations fundi= ng the client, where appropriate agree:

ü To jointly establish the clients plan of care, utilizing the resources individual plan of care or other agreed upon format, (i.e. client’s needs, statement of goals, means to achieve specified goals, specialized services to be provided directly or contracted, statemen= t of anticipated plan of discharge) within Twenty eight (28) days of placement.

ü = To m= utually review the plan of care within three (3) days of admission.

ü = That= the resource will review with the client development in relation to the plan

Recording Requirements

The resource agrees:

ü To provide written reports to the Funding organi= zations with respect to the client's social and emotional adjustment, progress upon discharge and may include;

ü client's relationships with peers and. adults;

ü Functioning level according to goals, interests;dates and. outcomes of any medial appointme= nts,

Religious Freedom

ü It is mutually understood that the we will ensure that every client has an opportunity to attend or not attend, religious services of his/her own choice.

Family Visiting

The Resource agrees:

ü To facilitate family visiting as agreed to by the Resource.

Discharge of Client

The Resource agrees:

ü To provide a 28 day recovery program.=

ü To discharging a client for violation of the ter= ms of residency.

ü There will be no refunds to clients discharged f= rom the program

Participation in Recreational/Athl= etic Programming

The = Resource agrees:

ü = To appropriately provide for the safety of the client, including the use of

adequate saf= eguards, athletic programs, use of seat belts when transporting

the cli= ent in motor vehicle, and not storing firearms and ammunition on, the

premises.

Mont= hly Rate and Holding Rate

        &= nbsp;   The Funding Organization/Client agrees to:

ü      = To p= ay to the Resource a monthly rate for each client placed in the facility

ü      = To p= ay for the treatment prior to placement.

ü      = To c= larify any error or omission with the Resource and adjust the records accordingly.=

The Resource agrees:

ü      = To p= rovide a monthly summary statement of days care to the client.=

ü      = To s= eek prior approval for all exceptional expenses and invoice the Funding Organization/Client for

ü      = these in accordance with the negotiated agreement.

Holding Rate

The Management and Resource agree:

ü      = That= the holding rate can be negotiated to be in effect for a maximum of up to fourt= een (14) days from the date of the client's planned admission, <= /p>
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Health Coverage

The = Client agrees:

ü      = To e= nsure that they are covered under the Ontario Health

        Insurance Plan.

ü      = To r= eimburse the Resource for prescription medication when receipts are

         provided.

Medical Examination

The Resource agrees:

ü       To arrange for an intake physical on admission, a medical by a licensed physician.

ü       To supply copies of all medical‑ reports t= o the Funding Organization for incorporation in the client's = file.

ü      = To a= ccompany the client to all medical appointments.

ü      = To immediately notify the Next of Kin when a client requires emergency medical treatment.

ü      = To s= ubmit a written incident report of any emergency examinations and/or medical treatm= ent.