Client Right Training & Awol Training
- sublimelivingmisa
- Feb 29, 2024
- 1 min read
Client Right #3 states: "A right to participate in an appropriate program of publicly supported education, regardless of degree of disability."
AWOL is when a client goes absent without official leave; absent often without notice or permission. In case a client does go AWOL we must be aware of the procedures to be followed during/after an initial AWOL.
Go to Dropbox on the computer, then click on:
-3. Team folder
-1. Training folder
-A. Monthly Trainings folder
And read 3. AWOL Trainings and Missing Client information.
Question to answer in the blog section:
1) What do you do after an AWOL has taken place?
After an AWOL has taken place you shadow the client from a safe distance. Communicate with the other staff on shift to help you coordinate care. Then you contact your local law enforcement and provide them with proper description of what occurred. Give them face sheet, current medication list, and full diagnosis description. Then you contact your house manager letting them know of the incident AFTER you have contacted the authorities. Then you maintain open communication with area hospitals of possible admission of client. Make sure to make a SIR/UII report of incident.
Managing an AWOL situation
- Take note of direction and what the client is wearing.
- Track any other identifying information.
- Attempt to shadow the client from a safe distance.
- Communicate with co-workers.
- Contact local law enforcement.
- Contact management.
- Prepare proper documentation for law enforcement.
- After the incident we need to complete the correct paperwork. SIR - UII.
The first thing you should do if you have an AWOL client is to try and make contact with them and determine the reason for their awol . Try not to jump to conclusions or assume the worst. Before moving straight to disciplinary action, give the client a chance to explain themselves.
Notify Authorities: Inform the facility staff, supervisors, or management about the situation promptly.
Search Within the Facility: Conduct a thorough search within the facility premises to locate the individual. Check common areas, recreational spaces, and other relevant locations.
Contact Law Enforcement: If necessary, involve local law enforcement to aid in the search and ensure the person's safety.
Inform Families or Guardians: If applicable, notify the individual's family or guardians about the situation and seek their cooperation and assistance.
Document the Incident: Keep detailed records of the incident, including when the person was last seen, any relevant information about their whereabouts, and the steps taken to address the situation.
Review and Update Protocols: After the incident is resolved, review existing protocols…