This document will illustrate horiv America (RCA) facility located a and is responsible for putting at 'i and under their care. The irresponsible and unprofess' signi?cant stress, putting my sol: Boston Center for Addiction Treatment (BCAT) a Recovery Centers of 75 Lindall Street, Danvers, Massachusetts mistreats employees and patients sk the sobriety and the wellbeing of employees and patients in their employ nal actions taken by members of the BCAT administration have caused iety at risk and causing a signi?cant ?nancial burden to my family. I believe that Boston Center for Addiction Treatment (BCAT) a franchise of Recovery Centers of America .has and continues to engage in 1 possible danger. ethical behavior that could potentially put an already at risk population in - Patient reported having been addressed by senior staff members and asked "admit to being ?irtatious" after as sexually assaulted by ousekeeping employee. - No employee handbook outlini 1g policies or protocol is available. - Training is minimal. Generally ew hires are scheduled for ?Jll shifts with less than one day of training. 0 Senior sta?" routinely makes kn awn to patients and staff that six months of sober time and a GED area? 1 that?s required to work at as an RSS. - routinely falsify rounds sheets. 'In some cases patients have been marked as either being in their room or in common areas several hours after they have been discharged from the facility. also fill Out rounds sheets for certain time slots 2-3Ihours after the speci?ed times had passed. While a policy was put in place and distributed during the week of June 18, prior to the BSAS visit, the policy is not followed. See Rounds Policy? on page 25. . - RSS staff request that patients order food from the caf? and bring it to the RSS of?ce for a staff member in order to avoid paying for meals, in de?ance of the orders that no food leave the caf?. . Untrained and unquali?ed staff subjects on which they are neit - RSS and nurses have verbally a patient as 0ple? and wa brought to attention wh for a reason to get rid of.? - RSS staff absent from ?Unit for Employees arriving to work visi 0 Employees potentially abusing 0 Patients are rOutinely drinking Patient removed a bottle of me - Staff to patient ratio: Average st In many instances it?s far less. nurse assigned to the unit. Incorrect room assignments on 0 Patients complaining of being or members leading patient groups by reading from Power Point slides on er trained in nor have any pro?ciency. used patients. In one Such instance, involving a nurse who referred to a seen screaming at a patient who knowingl suffered from PT SD. This was uickly it to? i; . ?I?ve been looking aid. The nurse is still employed with veral hours, leaving the ?oor unattended or short staffed. ly under the in?uence. bstances while on break. urell from the nurses station. cation from the nurses cart for personal. use. per unit is two RSS staff members and two nurses for a 30 person unit. times one RSS is on the floor alone to monitor 30 patients with only one he nurses board. er medicated or having been given the wrong - Seizures in the common areas 01 the are met with slow responses due to faulty equipment such as 1. walkie-talkies- Shortly after the? familiar with the incident. facility opened a patient died due to a lack of response, according to staff - Pay is routinely miscalculated dud can take weeks to rectify. - are routinely taken off of the building from that location - Patient?s family visits are disorg drugs during these visits. A Brief History After over a decade of sobriety, in accepted a position with Bridgew call recovery coaching for patient on the recovery process, and res called and respond in person to program coordinator/clinicai cas the floor to ?guard the back door? due to the CEO suspecting drugs entering There are multiple unsecured areas by which contraband can enter. ,anized, unattended, and chaotic. Visitors routinely pass contraband and Febmary of 2017, I was certi?ed as [a Recovery Coach from CCAR and all on February 27, 2017. My job entailed, among other things, providing on and family members; providing education to patients and family members hospital within 30 minutes of the call; and communicating with the manager regarding the status of the call and the disposition of the patient. pfnding in communication With on dull service within 5 minutes of being In April of 20171 attended a job ir at Recovery Centers of America?s (RCA) Danvers, MA facility, Boston Center for Addiction Treatment CAT), during which I was immediately offered a ?full time? position as a Recovery Support Specialist. Des date of April 24, 2017. I have worked there until July 14, on unpaid "Administrative Leave? an incident invol ite the signi?cant reduction in pay, I accepted the job and received a start 2017 when my employment was abru Itl terminated after having been put - '1 directly following to have ingested a liter sinceJune 28,2017 by .. June 27, 2017 on Unit 5 netox 0 was vin a patient on . of hand sanitizer. noti?ed me of this by leaving me a voicemail less than an hour before i was to report? for work that day. Despite matter on' Fridayjune 30th. It?s important to note that I never or access to any of these the entir most recent request was made on I could documentatio provided. 3 . 3 and The requested documents were but wher I received one day of training on assurances to me via email that I would be noti?ed by-regarding this received an employee handbook, guide, policies or procedures manual 3 time I?ve been employed at BCAT, despite my repeated requests. The June 15th during a staff meeting when I asked not only for the relevant nd it on the company portal or within Sharepoint. This was never were among the many employees in attendances at that meeting. ded. ver provi pril 28th and was subsequently put on the floor as an RSS the following day. The majority of the skills I ac uired at BCAT were self-taught and without the oversight of another employee or trainer. The docume Bureau of Substance Abuse Servi I ?nd it hard to believe that I was t! had me sign during the week of June 18th, prior to the visit by BSAS), should re?ect that. problem employee? as - purports. It de?es logic and reason that I terminated for the reasons stated in the letter postmarked July 14, 2017, stating that I my employment wa Trial Period," (see Letter 0 offered not only more hours, but terminated) and I had ?the best 1' before completing treatment (als being terminated ?due to unsatisfactory completion of the 90 Day Work Termination? on page 66), since prior to the June 27th incident I was shifts of my choice. I was also told by that (also eave acr ity ults? when retaining patients who were attempting to known as We were both asked by 0 train other RSS staff members on our technique. Neith of these actionswould indicate an employee who has been a problem. I have also recently been invited area. Again, not something a ?pro lem employee? would be considered for. have told me verbally on numero present my views 'of recovery and treatment to several hospitals in the and therapists at the facility occasions thatl was "doing a good job? an was ?really good with the patients.? I attended staff meetings as requ red, completed the Mandatory Relias Training and CPR classes, as well as having compieted compulsory training that was mandated on scheduled days off prior to the BSAS visit mentioned above. While both and Human Resources Business Partner, stated in several incidents that I, along Wit anot er RS re on eave pending an investigation into the-incident, neither of us were questioned or given opportunity to recount the events of that evening. Plainly put; We .were accused of doing something, tha would be considered by most the right thing to do, that we technically did not do; then put on leave Wh an investigation about our actions took place, in which we had no part or ability to offer testimony; and :hen let go for no apparent reason following a siew of unsubstantiated acmsations. I have documented the events on the foilowing pages, to the best of my knowledge and recollectiOn, beginning with the incident on? involving a patient on Unit 5 (Detox) who was believed to have ingested a liter of hand sanitizer. BCAT Incident june 27, 2 I7- 6-27- 17 18: 00/18: 30 Shortly after the BCAT- ati nt? 5 scheduled dinner break a patient from Unit 6 reported to RSS a Unit 5 patient smelled of alcohol. Both and I agreed that we would monitor the patient? 5 ehavior. We observed the iatient walking across the common area with a bowl of cereal, spilling milk as-made- way to a seat. con onted the patient about the spill and asked that he clean it up. The patient proceeded to gather some paper owels and clean up the spill. The patient became belligerent and referred to both of us in a profane manner. that as slurring his words. 51: spoke to the patier We questioned the nurses and counter of the nurse?s station. Nurse - The patient moved towards one Patient lost-footing or lunged from a bottle at the nurse?s statidn. th?nursesand was stopped by 5 as had become increasingly belligerent. this point we noticed that the patient was having dif?culty walking and t. The patient admitted to that-had ingested hand sanitizer Ire told that nearly half of a 2?liter bottle of Purell was missing from the breathalyzed the patient and returned with a result 148 mg/dL. It is unclear whether 6-27-?17 approx.19:30 The nursin sta?" informed both ?Stated, ?I?m not m. made by the nursing staff at app I noti?ed the front desk by walki - be noti?ed upon their arrival. 6-27?17 approx. 1 9:45 at the front desk noti?es? ey wanted to talk to someone Of?cers the 911 was rescm I stat ingested hand sanitizer and state re-uested via police radio that th I . ntered the lobby escorti The patient was helped onto the ambulance. Upon returning to the Unitl se patient?s roommate was also test roommate to a Styrofoamcup th: me that the patient had been drir At this time I was made aware by of BCAT had called 911 to cancel the ambu ance in I Out of concern for the well-being the on the unit a ingested hand sai and me that the patient required hospitalization for- safety. i 'ng any oec1sions 0 You guys make a decision.? The 911 call was uximately 19:30. -talkie that the police and ambulance had been called and requested that we me via walkie- talkie that the olice had arrived were in the lobby, and that went downstairs. Nurse 3's ollowed soon after. were in the BCAT lobby. The of?cers questioned us as to why at I was unaware of the call and informed them that the patient had my concern for the safety and well-being of the patient Of?cer ambulance be returned to BCAT. Shortly after the call was made the patient. The ambulance arrived soon after ey and escorted by police and members of the BCAT staff to the ched the patient? 3 room, and with the of nurse :d with a breathalyzer- the result was negative. I was direct a was half full of Purell on the patient? 5 night table. The roommate informed king from it. p01ce,w 1et ey were on eir way. and I made a request to - rea yze to determine whether anions se the nursing staff that both of the rest of the patients, of Unit 5 be examined and 1itizer and/or were intoxicated - the request was denied by 4 Danvers Police Report if I 70 I 2609 Page I of 2 Main Form POLICE DEPARTMENT MA IN 1 0mm My; Mm 17012509} 1 OFFICER REVIEWED INCIDENT 1701260{ DATA ,As Goa/2712017 23:43:34 1 BASIC Mnmnon - CASE Tnus Iocn'mN Anamfr MEDICALAID 75 LINDAIL ST . DWHQ 06/27/2017 19 32.20 011 or about 06/27/2017 19:momma] OFFICER REPORT: 11 DATE 5 on? man: 06/27/2017 19:32:20 On 06-27?2017 I 1 INCIDENT .- esponded to Recovery} Centers of America at 75 Lindall St for a ?zeport of a client vda: arrival with was calm and no '3poka to several stat stated was unsure needed to be seen at squashed was cut of control after drinking hand sanitizer. Upon my we were advised that we were cancelled as the party at. the facility. then arrixred on scene and we members about what he .appened. Staff member 0 had. cancelled the 911 call but he did feel that the client a Energency room after ingesting the hand sanitizer. - ambulance return to the tacility. and several other i - -rs then escorted out of the facility and into the was intcx cate an . 19erent. - was transported to the whale-?Ce. I 6/3 0001 7 23 - Termination July 17th, 2017 Received the following letter Tom BCAT signed by . i in .via USPS. El- 5- The Boston Center CALL i for Addiction Treatment A 2;?ch OF WCOHPANY 75 LINDALL STREET. DANVERS. MA 01923 ,Please be advised hat. your employment. with Recovery Centers of America, Danvere is terminated, effectii 9. immediately due to unsatisfactory completion of 90 Day Work Trial Period - orkcd from the start of this pay period along with your accrued 1e will be included in your ?nal paycheck which you will receive today. Payment for time vacation, if applica You can expect a 3-1 arate bene?ts stat?us letter?that will outline the status of your bene?ts upon termination. he letter will include information about. your eligibility for Consolidated Omnibus Budget 1 conciliation Act (COBRA) continuation of group health coverage. We wilJ need your ID card alang with any keys or other eq uipnient issued to you. You will need to ke -p the company informed of your contact information so that we can provide the inform tion you may need in the future such as your W-2 form. Please con (sac; i} Human Resources Business Partner with any questions. CC: Personnel ?le l8 Compliance and lnfractio In addition to the unprofessional and 'rresponsible way they have acted in regards to the incident of june 27, 201 7, - has been noti?ed by me and her staff members about the following potentially dangerous and negligent behaviors. To my howledge these have not been ressed. A patient reported having beer addressed by senior staff members to ?admit to being ?irtatious? after- was sexually assaulted by a housekeeping employee. RSS's falsifying rounds sheets. In some cases patients have been marked as either being in their room or in common areas several hour after they have been discharged from the facility. ?lling out rounds sheets for certain time slots 2- hours after the speci?ed times had passed. 0 RSS staff requesting that patie ts order food the caf? and bring it to the RSS of?ce for a staff member in order to avoid paying for is. - Untrained and unquali?ed st members leading patient groups by reading Power Point slides. RSS and nurses verbally abusi patients. In one such instance, involving a nurse who referred to a patient reaming at another atient who suffered from PTSD, this was brought to ought it huh ?I?ve been looking for a as ou people" and was seen intention who uickl d. The nurse is still employed with BCAT. reason to get rid of is RSS staff absent from Unit for several hours leaving the floor unattended or short staffed. Employees arriving to work vialbly under the in?uence. Employees potentially abusing substances while on break. - Patients are routinely drinkinglPurell from the nurses station. - Patient removed a bottle of me iication from the nurses cart for personal use. - Staff to patient ratio: Average staff per unit is two RSS staff members and two nurses for a 30 person unit. In many instances it?s far less. personally can attest that I have been on the ?oor alone with 30 patients and there was only one nurse assigned to the unit. Names and testimonies available upon request. 22 Nicolosi, Tracey (DPH) From: Hogan, James (DPH) Sent: ursda Jul 20 2017 6:48 AM Cc: Nicolosi, Tracey Liburdi, Anthony Lubega, Agnes (DPH) Subject: . FW: BSAS Program License Submit Dco Notice The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Of?ce ot?I?lealth and Iluman Services Department of Public Health 250 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108?4619 De?ciency Correction Order Message From The Bureau of Substance Abuse Treatment Services Dear?- Thank you for your assistance in the investigation process that was conducted July 11, 2017. Below' is the De?ciency Corrective Order (DCO) based on the site visit review of program documents and interviews with staff members. Please submit to_at the Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Services, 250 Washington Street 3rd Floor, Boston, Ma 02108. A written plan for correction of each violation cited in the de?CIenc correction order (DCO) within 10 days. Your response should be received not later than* Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincereli, DCO Information License No: 0396 Program Name: New England Center of Addiction Medicine Program Address: 2701 Renaissance Fourth Floor King oi Prussia, PA 19406 DCO Issue DateDCO Line Items Due Date: Aug 03 2017 Regulation Not in Compliance: 164.03 5: Required Noti?cations to the Department (A) Change of Name, Ownership.'0r Location: at least 90 days prior to a change in location, name, ownership or control of the facility, the licensee shall notify the Department in writing of the proposed change, and shall comply with applicable provisions of 105 CMR thrOugh (H). (B) Legal Proceedings: The licensee shall report in writing to the Department any civil action or criminal charge that is brought against the licensee or any person employed by the licensee that relates to the delivery of the service or may affect the continued operation of the facility. The report shall be given to the Department as soon as the licensee is aware of the action and no later than 24 hours of the initiation of any legal action or within 24 hours of service of notice upon the licensee or its agent, whichever occurs ?rst. (C) Closure: When a licensee plans to cease operation the licensee shall: (1) notify the Department in writing at least 90 days prior to cessation of operations and closure. Such noti?cation shall specify the date of closure and shall include the licensee?s plan for clOsure as required by 105 CMR 164.087: Closure. Voluntary closure shall include foreclosure or bankruptcy proceedings. (2) In the case of involuntary closure not due to an action of the Department, notify the Department as soon as the licensee is aware of the pending closure and prior to cessation of operations and closure. (D) Interruption or Suspension of Service: If a licensee determines that the health, safety or well-being of clients is in imminent danger as a result of conditions existing within the service, program or facility, the licensee shall notify the Department immediately upon becoming aware of the danger to "clients. The Department shall consult with the licensee regarding the need to interrupt or suspend services as provided for in 105 CMR 164.086: Interruption or Suspension of Services. (E) Change of Program or Service Provision: A licensee shall notify the Department in writing at least 30 days before any change in program or service provision. The Department shall determine whether such change requires re-licensure: (F) Change of Administrator. Executive or Program Director: A licensee shall notify the Department at least two weeks before a planned change of Administrator, Executive or Program Director. In the event of an unplanned departure of a director, the licensee shall notify the Department within two business days of the change of director. (G) Death, Serious Incident, Accident or Fire: (1) The licensee shall notify the Department 1n writing within one business day of learning of the death of any person currently admitted to the program, regardless of where the death occurs. Where appropriate, the licensee shall notify the dededent"s family or next?of?kin. (2) The licensee shall orally notify the Department immediately, and in writing within one business day of any serious injury which occurs under program auspices, regardless of location (3) The licensee Shall orally notify the Department immediately, and in writing within one business day of any ?re or other event resulting in damage to the program (H) Safety and Health Conditions: The licensee shall orally notify the Department immediately, and in writing within one business day, of the following: (1) any alleged abuse or neglect, or physical or sexual assault, which occurs between or among clients at the program, or which occurs between or among clients and staff regardless of location, including any incident which is reported to another agency or law enforcement. I (2) any condition at the program which poses a threat to the health or safety of clients or staff, for example, conditions which limit access, unsanitary conditions, fire hazards, loss of essential services, regardless of whether the conditions cause an interruption of service. The licensee shall consult with the Department to determine whether the condition requires an interruption or suspension of service, as provided for in 105 CMR 2 164.086: Interruption or Suspension of Service. (3) con?rmed cases among staff or clients of communicable diseases which are reportable under 105 CMR 300. 000: Reportable Diseases. (1) Reports of Abuse and Neglect: When alleged abuse or neglect occurs at the program, the licensee shall immediately notify the Department of: (1) any reports of child abuse or neglect made under M.G.L. c. 119, section (2) any reports of elder abuse or neglect made under M.G.L. 0. 19A, section 15; and (3) any reports of abuse of a disabled person made under M. GL c. 19C The licensee shall document its evaluation of whether any such incident should be reported to any other agency, including professional licensing bodies or law enforcement Areas of non compliance: During document review it was identi?ed the programs had several incidents that a required noti?cation should have been submitted to BSAS and had not been. During interviews it was reported there had been several incidents where clients have taken the elevator to other floors and to the roof to have sex or smoke Instructions: Provide af?rmation from this point forward all required noti?catiOns will be submitted per above regulation. Submit a plan on how the program will provide oversight and security of the elevator access. Due Date: Aug 03 .2017 - Regulation Not in Compliance! 164.048: Staf?ng Pattern (A) The licensee shall provide an adequate number of quali?ed personnel to ful?ll the service objectives. (B) The licensee shall establish a multidisciplinary team that includes professionals with recognized expertise in a variety of areas, of substance abuse treatment. The team may include licensee's staff as well as other treatment professionals through Quali?ed Service Organization Agreements. The team may include physicians, acupuncturists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, social workers, nurses, substance abuse counselors with master' or bachelor's degrees 1n a related ?eld and certi?ed or licensed substance abuse counselors. (1) The multidisciplinary team shall review initial assessments, treatment plans and other client-speci?c 1ssues to ensure quality of services and to provide education and training to staff (2) The licensee shall ensure that the multidisciplinary team is incorporated into the staf?ng plan. addition, the licensee shall ensure that on each shift speci?c staff members are designated to: (1) Initiate an emergency response as described in section 105 CMR 164.062 All Hazards Emergency Planning and Procedures; and (2) Perform cardio?pulmonary resuscitation. (D) The licensee shall establish a staf?ng pattern which includes paid staff in numbers, quali?cations and shift coverage to ensure: (I) provision of required services (2) safety of clients and staff (3) operation of the program in accordance with 105 164.000. The Department may issue guidance specifying minimum numbers of staff, and may determine that a staf?ng pattern is insuf?cient to ensure 105 CMR through (3). Areas of non compliance. Interviews and document review identi?ed that the program is not in compliance with BSAS staf?ng guidelines Instructions: - Submit a plan and time line for both programs to comply with staf?ng guidelines The plan needs to include what recruitment effort IS being taken to ?ll positions. Documents to be included are as follows: an updated staff schedule for all shifts and positions for the Month of August 2017 identifying dates, shifts and positions for both pro grams. Due Date: Aug 03 2017 Regulation Not in Compliance: 164.017: Plan of Correction (A) ,The licensee shall submit to the Department a written plan for correction of each violation cited in a de?ciency correction order within a time period speci?ed by the Department in the correction order. (B) The plan of correction shall set forth, 'with respect to each de?ciency, the speci?c corrective 'step(s) to be taken, a timetable for each step, and the date by which full compliance will be achieved. The timetable and the compliance dates shall be consistent with achievement of compliance in the most expeditious manner possible. The plan of correction shall be signed by either the applicant or liCensee' or his/her designee. (C) Unless the Department states in the de?ciency correction order that more urgent corrective action is necessary, based on the seriousness of the de?ciency, the licensee shall be given a maximum 30 days from receipt of the correction order to remove the de?ciency. The Department may specify a different date by which the correction(s) shall be completed, in the event that the licensee requests additional time and the Department determines that it is necessary. (D) The Department shall review the plan of correction and will notify the licensee of either the acceptance or re] ection of the plan. An unacceptable plan must be amended and resubmitted within ten business days of the date of notice of rejection (E) Failure to submit an acceptable and timely plan of correction or failure to timely correct in accordance with the plan are grounds for an enforcement action including suspension or revocation of a license. Areas of non compliance: Please submit to Jim Hogan at the Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Services, 250 Washington Street. 3rd Floor, Boston, Ma 02108, a written plan for correction of each violation cited in the deficiency correction order (DCO) within 10 days. Your response should be received not later than August 3, 2017?. Instructions: 060 information License No: 0396 Program Name: New England Center for Addiction Medicine Program Address: 2701 Renaissance King of Prussia, PA 19406 DCO issue Date: July 20, 2017 Due Date: August 3, 2017 CBSAS- - Areas of-Non-tiompliance instructions ?errective; Action Plan Attachments-(if . applicable) Regulation 164.035 there had been severallncidents During document review it was 1. identified the programs had several incidents that a required noti?cation should have been submitted to BSAS 2. and had not been. During the interview, it was reported where ciients have taken the elevator to other floors and to the roof to have sex or smoke. Provide affirmation from this point forward all required notifications will be submitted per the regulation Submit a plan on how programs will provide oversight and security of the elevator access. 1. f?Piease see the attached affirmation regarding required noti?cations 2. A Grounds Monitor has been higed to help provide additional oversight and security. Please see the attached job description and job duties sheet. Piease also see the attached Program plan inciuding rounding and rail call policies for RSS staff. The Grounds monitors ride the elevators and check the vacant ?oors 5 part of their rounds. 3.. Patients now how color-cod ed wrist bands to identify which unit they are assigned to and determine what areas /thev should be in. 4. Roof access has been latched and ecured. 5.1 Agency is awaiting custom screws which Exhibit 1: Affirmation Exhibit 2: Grounds Monitor Job Description Exhibit 3: Grounds monitor rounds sheet Exhibit 4: Program Plan are anticipated to be received no rater than August 15, 2017 154.048 interviews and document review 1. identified that the program is not in compliance with BSAS staf?ng guidelines Submit a pian and time line for both programs to compiy with staffing guidelines. The plan needs to inciude what recruitment effort is being taken to ?ll positions. Documents to be inciuded are as follows: an updated staff schedule for all shifts and positions for the Month of August 2017 identifying 1. JATS and CSS progra ms were officially separated on .lulv' 21, 2017. Piease see the attached staff schedules for August. Recovery Centers of America, Talent Acquisition Team is providing the following recruiting efforts for BCAT: I Six full?ti me recruiters sourcing, interviewing and hiring for ali positions at BCAT Exhibit 5: Staffing schedules H- dates, shifts and positions for both programs. One full-time recruiter - College Fairs, posting all posit-ions at colleges in Boston Job Fairs are held at our BEAT facility Attend career fair events in the Boston area ?Marketing Department advertising on all social media print, radio, TV, internet We hire an average of 20 people a week for our BEAT facility .. .E.. . .., u. Affirmation Statement Affirmation: _l af?r . that from this point forward all reouired notifications be Smei?ed P9 CMR . Recovery Centers 0f America JOB DESCRIPTION Dept: Operations Job Code We NOTES: Function Position Overview: Identifying safety related conce environment of the site with an proper assistance. The Grounds Monitor provides 1:16 on supervision of the site with the intent of ?peci?c Resansibillties: The right section above ns speci?c to patient interaction and the is for HR codmg only. bility to intervene as necessary or identify the schedule as assigned by the Director of Operations to include both the interior . Complete site rounding and exterior of the facil identify areas of concer Intervene with patients Contact facilities and ja Assist with room, K9, 3 Review security footag Contact authorities as Document incident rep Respond to calls from Education and Experience: 0 High School Diploma or 2 or more years of beha - Ability to remain comp - Background in iaw enfo Comgencies: Customer Service: Dem as evident by patient behavior and site environment safety becomes an issue as indicated by clinical recommendations itorial staff if an environment of care concern arises bag searches as needed asnceded eded as needed rsing and R55 staff related to physical violence and emergency codes Equivalent rioral health experience ed and decisive ement, security, or similar experience a plus onstrates concern for meeting internal and external customers? needs In a manger that provides smisfaction for the customer within the resources that can be made available. Impact and In?uence: Works effectively with and through others including those whom there is no formal authority over. Project Management: cost, and quality. Communication: Com reports, delivers presen oordinates the diverse components of the project by balancing scope, time, nicates well both verbaliy and in writing, creates accurate and punctual tions, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills. From Wor points for i Environment to end, these are usually standard all positions. You may edit here are needed. Work Environment: ?May work in a variety of environments including professional of?ces, clinics, hospitals, or out- . patient facilities. They Spend much of their time on their feet, actively working with patients. Physical Demands: While perform hear. The employee frequently is rig the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or equired to use hands to ?nger, handle or feel objects,-tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required a stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The empl ee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Speci?c vision abilities required by this position ability to adjust focus. Travel: Travel is primarily local do be expected clude close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ?ing the business day, although some out~of~the-area and overnight travel may Employee Signature Non-Discrimination Statement: Date it is the paiicy of Recovery Centers ofAmi rica (RCA) to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, coior, reiigion, sex, sexual a 'ieniation, gender iden tity or expression, age, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected bylaw. Grounds Monitor Rounds Grounds Monitor Name: Door Checks Time Door number Patient Flow unsu wised smoke breaks, alone in cafeteria in unauthorized bedroom etc. Time Patient Name Location . Findings Perimeter Check Time Location Findin Monitoring, Rounds and Role Call g- Recovery Centers #Americ: THE 81 PATIENT ROUNDS AND JSTON CENTER FOR ADDICTION TREATMENT LEVELS OF OBSERVATTON-ACUTE TREATMENT STABILIZATION (ATS) PURPOSE: To de?ne the level of mo within the Boston Center SCOPE: This polit POLICY momma rioting of all patients admitted to any acute treatment stabilization (ATS) unit Addiction Treatment. Monitoring is conducted twenty~four hours per day for patient safety and wail?being. .y applies to acute treatment stabilization (ATS) units only. Due to the serious nature are at risk for seizures or and emotional [ability are 3 their substance use diso compassionate, res Patient rounds are para?; unit. They also create a the Observing Monitoring Noting and Being able . medical complications that can accompany the withdrawal period, patients er adverse medical events during their initial hospitalization. Anxiety, stress 0 present at this time, as is expected with any patient seeking treatment for r. The Boston Center tor Addiction Treatment is committed to pmviding and high quality treatment while utilizing the, least restrictive means to ensure the safety of all patients and staff. not in maintaining the safety and security of all patients and staff on each rapeutic milieu by ensuring that patients needs are met in a timely manner. This is accomplished by: Patient Rounds are conducted in order to: to patients? physical/mental state and physiological stability patient behavior and activity on the unit 'eporting any environmental hazards 3 quickly locate a patient if the need arises Inspecting Three levels of staff n1 Standard Observation: - considered a ?standard increased Observation. increased observation 1? (document at 15?minute One to One: An assignell maintaining the integrity of the unit boring are available on the Acute Treatment Stabilization IATSI Units: aSSess and document at 30-minute intervals). All patients on the unit will be bservation? level unless otherwise documented by medical staff. ndividuai Patient): Assess and document at 15-minute intervals anthe rm. staff member canstantly with the patient not less than arm?s length away. intervals on the increased observation form). Elli Recovery Centers if America: A registered or licensed nurse an individual at any time as clin intervention must be utiliz observation or 1:1, the attend] noti?ed as soon as possible 3 include observatio Discontinuation of an increase (on At any time during their stay evaluation and assessment A: bf may increase the level of observation to 15 minute intervals or a 1:1fdr ically necessary. in all cases, the least restrictive yet clinically appropriate ed. If a registered or licensed nurse implements an increased level of Ig physician (on?call physician physician assistant or nurse practitioner} is the appropriate orderis obtained and documented. The order should it level to be utilized and the reason for increased monitoring. level of observation or 1:1 must be ordered by the attending physician ~call, physician assistant or nurse practitioner). a change in level of observation may be initiated by an RN or LPN after signed staff will assess and document the patient's condition, behaviors and safety needs PROCEDURE 1. Dining shj? report at the start of each shift, the muse in charge of the unit will assign sta?= (RSS, CNA or MA) to perform patient rouxds for a speci?c time block during their shift. The nurse in charge is responsible for ensuring that p?tr placed on an increased level of assigning a speci?c staff to me 2. New patients will be immed assigned to patient rounds shut procedure. 3. Assigned staff will complete rounds sheet or for interval. Rounds are NOT to i: should also perform an cuviror 'ent rounds are completed in accordance with this policy. Ifa patient is observation or a the nurse in charge ofihe unit will be responsible for nitor. arely added to the appropriate rounds form upon arrival to the unit. Sta?? Lid introduce themselves to the patient and provide a brief overview of the the patient observations as rounds are made and document on the [11 Sia?'w?l document 111 all sections of the form at each observation documented in advance. Any time a round is completed assigned staff mental check to ensure that all doors that should be locked are locked and that any maintenmrce issues are noted andreported. 4. During wakh1g hours, pati rounds should include "checking in" With the patient verbally to ensure their safety and well-being as ell as identifying any needs for fluthcr assessment or assistance. If a patient is in group or with one or staff member, assigned staff should continue completing their patient rounds as normal and should 5. When a level of observation increased and the procedure is direct visual contact with patient in a quiet rm manner. rs increased, the patient is educated on why the observation level has been explained to the patient. 6. When a level of obserVation' rs changed it is communicated to all musing and RSS sta?? within that unit ?Staff must hand?off relaponsibility for maintaining observation of assigned patients for any break or potential int: arrup?on in completing assigned rounds for patients on any level of observation. Recovery Contact: DEFINITIONS Standard Observation-ll inute rounds: increased Observation: The staff member observe and check in with patient at least every 30 minutes and document the patients loeati at each inter-vat. - Assignedsta?' distress. Observations may at be completed standing in doorway or at a distance particularly for patients who one sleeping. is expected that staff will enter ?lB room?, approach the patient and check their identity, resp ?ons and ensrne they are not in any distress. Sta?'will provide cations as appropriate and notify registered or licensed nurse of any change in patients? condition All patients at a mem are on Standard Observations level. The staifmember observeand cheekin withpa?ent at leastevery 15 minutes anddocument the patients Iocati at each interval. Assigned stn??willmaire direMVisualcontact with patients andeon?rrn?iey are inno dangeror Observations may trot be completed standing in doorway or at a distance particularly for patients who-are sleeping. I. is expected thatsta?'wili'enter?ie room, approach the patient and check their identity, respi ations and ensure they are not in any distress. Sta??will provide i nerven?ons as appropriate and notify registered or licensed nurse of any change in patients? condition. An increased level of monitoring needs to be implemented by the attending physician (on can physician, physicizhi assistant or nurse practitioner) or a registered or licensed nurse. eria for this level of observation may include: Patient who ruruiretfrequent redirection, prompting, and eneomagement to maintain cent-01 Extreme or unusual ursingcare needs that requires at least 2!3 ofnursing sta?'time timing one shift . . of disorisntation, confusion, agitation, delusions, or hallucinations that require interventions of Ion get duration or higher frequency of observation Clinical indicate a moderate self?harm or harm to others with signi?cant support needs High risk of Falls IE1 mauve-r7 Centers of America a The patient is assigns GD 3 Constant 1:1 staff member to be at arm's length. The sta?? member continuously assesses patient's status and documents everyr 15 minutes on the 1:1 form. I When patient shown observation. Theref ?1 Patient requires total constant stuff supervu changes clothes or uses the bathroom they MUST remain on the 1:1 the staff person must remain within arm?s length of the patient. titer-in for this level of observation may include: assistance with ADL and/or is incontinent of bowel/bladder and requires tier: 0 Patient is highly voldtile, Impulsive, andfor suicidal requiring constant observation within arm's? . length a Patient requires continuous loss of I Extreme or unusual 1: time (hiring shift. I Severe risk for falls. 0 A registered or li and document the ass I 1:1 observation level if still required. team meeting. um staff structure for protection for self or others due to frequent or Vior control using care needs that requires the equivalent of one sm?membe$ total nurse will assess the need for continuation of 1:1 throughout the shift ssment in the medical record will be reevaluated by the attending physician every 24 hours and reordered . . If 1:1 is required longer than 48 hours the case will be reviewed inthe next scheduled treatment I El- I E- Rccovcry Centers of Ame - - Level of Observation: 15 minute intervals El Constant Obse Nation Cl DATE: ALLERGIES: AG- AGITATED AK- ANXIOUS PATIENT NAME: DOB: CODE: 5- PAGNG Wm Ba- aamoou nu ?mum STATION NOTES TIME SFAFF SIGNATURE The Eastern Center for Addiction Treatment Recovery Support Staff?Monitoring and Role Call Purpose: To ensure that staff are ble to manage safe, organized and supervised movement throughout the building while escorting ients to group, meals, cigarette breaks, appointments, visitation, activities and recreation. Scape: This policy applies to all Linits and levels of care within The Boston Center for Addiction Treatment. Policy Statement: All patients within The Boston Center for Addiction Treatment may freely move around their assigned Unit without an escort but must be escorted by a staff member when leaving their assigned unit at any given time. When a staff member escorts a patient off their assigned unit they must sign the patient out using the patients sign-out sheet located at each nursing station and specify what time the patient left and where the patient is going. Upo?n return staff should sign the patient back in. Roll Call: recreation. Upon roun ng patients to leave their assigned unit for any reason a roll call will be performed by staff to acc nt for all patients leaving the unit. After the daily activity is complete and staff are prepared to escori patients back to their assigned unit a roll call she be performed to ensure that staff have accounted for all patients who left the unit. Staff will escort patients t1groups, meals, cigarette breaks, appointments, family visits, activities, and Procedure: Patients should be rounded 15?20 minutes prior to leaving the unit for any daily activity to ensure all patients have been noti?ed of the Upcoming activity. Once all patients are ready to leave the unit, the RSS performing rounds will all out each patient name listed on the rounds sheet. once all patients are accounted for the group may leave the unit together. If a patient is late to roll call and the grain has left already, the patient may be walked to the destination if staff are available to do so, if there are no staff - available?the patient must remain on the unit. - Nd) Patients WithoutStaff Escort The +ston Center for Addiction Treatment Required RSS Orientation Day RCA Orientation WIth Human Yes Resources 1, Week Orientation math the Clinical No Tramers 2nd and Week 10 Days of Shadotwng R55 Staff Yes on Shaft Within 30 Days of Start. 041m Clinical Bootcamp Training Yes Within 30 Days of Start +e RSS All Star Training Yes Within 90 Days of Start All Requarect Relies Yes Trainings 90 Days After Start ?at 3 90 Day Staff Review Yes TH BOSTON CENTER FOR ADDICTION TREATMENT ?4 RECO SUPPORT SPECIALIST HIRE ORIENTATION PACKET RSS Trainee: Work Status (FT, PT, PRN): Start Date: 90 Day Evaluation Date: 4 Res All new hire paperwork completec and returned to Human Resources? EJ Ail required forms of identi?cation brought to HR and emailed or faxed to the appropriate location? Cl Introduction to ADP LINK: s: workforcenowad - Click: 0 Registration code: Trainer demonstrated how to pro erly punch in and out for your shift and how to punch in and out for your brea Trainee conducted a practice punc Cl introduction to Outlook Email Address and SharePoint {0f?ce365l UNK: USER NAME: First initial iast na followed by @recoverycoa.com (example Cl John Smith would be - PASSWORD: RCA-2017 followed by initials (example John Smith would be RC1 l-ZOlst} Trainer demonstrated how to acc 5 SharePoint directly from Outlook email by El clicking the square icon in the up left comer of the page? Trainer demonstrated how to navi te the ?Clinical Training?, ?Resources? and ?Avata r" sections of SharePoint an how to locate the patient group modules CI Seminars). Trainee sent a test email to RSS Su ervisor? C1 R55 Supervisor email: Introduction to Relias Learning - (Look for a prompt in your Outloo email, if not follow the link below) UNK: http://recovervcenterso erlca.t ainin .rellaslearnin .corn iib authenticate. Ci E25 . USERNAME: First initial last nam followed by @recoverycoa.com (example John Smith would be ?smith eco we PASSWORD: RCA123 Trainee sent an email to to request an Avatar login? Email should include the trainees st/last name, location of facility {Danvers) and position Recovery Support Sp cialist). Trainee soccessfully logged into thii Avatar med record system? Completed at lea st one competency on Relias Learning? D. Introduction to Nursing Report Trainee was showed the location ere nursing report is conducted? (Nursing report is about the Nu rsiiIdepartment passing on info from the last Cl shift. RSS staff should attend repon once a shift, at the start of the shift and should quietly take notes and refrain from being disruptive or asking to many questions.) THE 305T ON CENTER FOR ADDICTION TREATMENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST HIRE ORIENTATION PACKET Introduction to Walkie Talkies Trainer showed trainee how to use 1 he communication system; what channels reach the supe visor? - Introduction to "Codes? Trainer and trainee studied all code: listed on the back of employee badges and El tested each other? introduction to "Patient Rounds? - Trainee read the ?Patient Rounds ar Levels of Observation? policy and procedure and has been familiarize: with all forms associated? introduction to "Patient Belonging: -Searching and Documentation? El Trainee read the ?Patient Beiongings?Searching and Documentation? policy and procedure, has been familiarized wi :h all forms associated and has been shown the search room? Patient Rounds and levels of Obsel vation Trainee properly conducted and do: umented rounds at the appropriate time El intervals for at least 4 hours under the supervision of the assigned trainer? Trainer has explained how to: 1. Log in to Of?cea?s using the computers in one of the Management of?ces. 2. Download all forms associated with patient rounds to the desktop to 13 have an icon for each unit. - 3. How to use adobe to update and print the rounds sheets at the end of each shift. Trainer has introduced the R55 shift note form and explained the procedUre and ?ling system? . . . - Ci Patient Beiongings?Searching and ocumentation Trainee properly conducted a mock bag search and documented all ?Patient Cl Belongings? in the correct areas oft he ?Avatar Quick Notes? sheet? Trainee entered ail items listed on 1- 1e ?Avatar Quick Notes? sheet into the ?Resident Valuables Form? located Avatar? El Trainee ?led the Avatar quick note rm in the patient belongings record binder in the RSS of?ce after entering ali into avatar? (if the patient is on El unit 1 the sheet is stored in the unit 1 of?ce) Trainee has been shown the locatio 1 of the hygiene closets on units and is familia rized with the sign out sheet and procedure? El Attendance, Punctuaiity, Time Off nd Call Outs Trainer has expiained proper proto for requesting time off, call outs, Cl returning back from breaks and pu uality? Trainee understands the start and Tish times of each shift and understands 1 the importance of starting and ?nis ing at the assigned times. Cl Day: Yarn-3:30pm Evening: 3pm-11 30pm Night: 11:15pm-7:15am TH BOSTON CENTER FOR ADDICTION TREATMENT RECOVE SUPPORT SPECIALIST-NEW HIRE ORIENTATION PACKET #i lf-?ff? . Egyuat?y iiglfg? introduction to Group Facilitation Trainer assisted in helping trainee -Preparationli-?acilitation :hoose a group from SharePoint to facilitate? Trainer assisted with preparation projector, setting up PowerPoints, fthe group? (Le. SharePoint, where to locate paperwork, supplies, handouts, setting up the videos and some tips on time ma nagement] keep within the appropriate time Trainee was successful in facilitatiEa group from SharePolnt and was able to me? introduction to Group Facilitation Trainer demonstrated how to loca ?Individualized Note? form in the -lndividuallzed[Group Notes :e and ?ll out the ?Group Note? form and Natal? system. Introduction to Notes write a group note in DAP. format i the allotted time frame? Trainer explained what'a nTe is (Data, Assessment, Plan) and how to- Trainee practiced writing at least supervision of an assigned trainer group notes in format under the Trainee entered 3 practice group ates in DAP format into the Avatar system? Introduction to Morning! Evening Trainee obsen?red a morning and er Group Facilitation rening meeting? Trainee facilitated a morning meet Hg or an evening meeting at least once? Group Facilitation Competencies Trainee has completed and passed (This should be completed within 5 all assigned Relies teaming competencies? our ?rst 90 days.) Monitoring Cigarette Breaks Trainee has been shown the appro been eXplained proper procedure. red areas for patients to smoke and has The Boston Center for Addiction Treatment New Hire Orientation?R55 All Stars The RSS All Stars are a highly specialized group of top performing Recovery Support Staff at The Boston Center for Addiction Treatment Each member of the RSS All Star Team has been handpicked to develop a 1- hour training on a topic or area that they have shown exceptional skili MD - Night Shift Duties a J, 9:003m-10:003m Marni-n Meetin and Rounds 10:00am-11:naam emu? Fadmatm Cl 1/ 11:003m-12:00pm Avatar and Group Notes 12:00pm-12:30pm Lunch Break Searching and Documentation 12:30pm-1:30pm v? atlent Ori 'ntation 1:30pm-2:30pm New . 2:30pm-3r30pm Monitoring Visitation 8: Dali Activities 3:30pm-4:30prn Bloc-king - v? The Boston Center for Addiction Treatment Group Supervision Supervisor: Attendees: Nursing/R85 Staff Frequency: Eli-Weekly Duration: 1 Hour Nursing/R55 Staff Supervision: Group Supervision will be held in either the BCAT training room or the meeting rooms on 15" and Thursday Of every month from 8:OOarn~9:00arn and again from 2:00pm-3:00pm. All staff are encouraged to attend. Topics: The topics of group supervision will vary from week to week depending on new policies and procedures, recurring issues, the amount of new hires onboarding, and guest Speakers attending. Group Supervision Agenda: All staff in attendance will receive a meeting agenda through email and again at the meeting. A copy of the meeting agenda will be provided to the Human Resources Department. Group Supervision Sign-In Sheets: Each staff in attenda rice will sign the grow supervision sign-in sheets for proof of attendance. There wil be separate signwin sheets for Nursing and RSS staff. A copy of each sign?in sheet will be provided to the Human Resources Department. Recovery Support Specialist Group Supervision Agenda Date: 1?t and 3"i Thursday of Eve rMonth Time: Location: BCAT Training Room ve Visitation Lobby} Attendees: RSS/Nursing Staff Group Supervision Agenda: Welcome Aboard! Recovery 50990? RSS Supervisor will introduce all new staff and'weloome them 8am-8m5am/me-Zzl35pm Recovery Support Supervisor 2:25pm Clinical 8253m-8353m/2259m- 2:35pm Quality Manager prn~ 2:45pm 0 0 bill address the following: 0 Facilities 8:45am8:SSam/2:4Spm? 2:559m Recovery Support Supervisor 8:553m-9:OOa m/2:55pm- 3:00pm ?le address the following Staff will introduce themselves and explain their roles What to remain in our next expansion and how to prepare Rounds and Levels of Observation New search rooms/Zapp bug room, valuables storage area New 855 Training Team Patient Satisfaction Surveys ADP, Punching and Unauthorized Overtime Reports Admissions and Discharges Group Facilitation and Rounding for Groups Patient daily schedule A will address the following: incident reports Group notes/individual notes Satisfaction Surveys ill address the following: Fire safety Locked doors/keys/lD cards Emergency codes Walkie Talkies ll address the following: Boston Center for Addiction Treatme?t 4 Recovery Support-Group Supervision Attendees: Time: Census: Admls?ions; Transfers: Discharges: 00/00/0000 DETOX SHIFT REPORT SHIFT: ORANGE TEAM: - TEAM: ?Per DON, all patients are to be given BCAT stock narcotics. not their own (its: Suhaxone, Rana): etc). ?Nursing Assessments, Treatment Plans? ?Please remember to have the narcotic consent signed" Please wake patients up for meal times? ?st-I ?gm; _'H33pq 1 gm 9391'? . ?at-1:91 3 Wm 251521;; 9 ?aw-i f. .vgutetj ,3 emf Patient Name Boston Center for Addiction Treatment Recovery Support?Shift Report Shift: Patient Name Patient Name . -. ATS Daily Schedule of Sunday Monday: Tuesday Wednesday . Thursday Friday- ?Saturday- 7am Wake up Wake Up Wake Up Wake Up Wake Up Wake Up Wake Up 7:30-8 am Community Goals Meeting In Lounge Community Goals Meeting In Lounge Community Goals Meeting In Lounge Community Goals Meeting In Comm-unity Goats Meeting in Lounge Community Goals Meeting In Lounge Community Goals Meeting In Lounge 8 -10-am Mods 81. Vitals Begin Meds 8i Vitals Begin Meds 8i Vitals Begin Meds 8i Vitals Begin IMeds 81 Vitals Begin Meds El Vitals Begin Meds Vitals Begin 3.33m Breakfast Breakfast wBreaitias't Breakfast Break-fast Break-fast Breakfast Seminar: Seminar: Seminar: Seminar: 11:15 am Wm Rm 14? orain and outiy Rm 14? Luping okriis Rm 147 Rm 147 Seminar: Seminar: Seminar: Wadi-swirl}: Rm 143' Mindfulness Rm 147 Sustaining Change Rm 147 11:15 am- 12:15pm Orientation Rm 147 Orientation Rm 147 Orientation Rm .147 Orientation Rm 147 Orientation Rm 147 Orientation Rm 147 Orientation Rm 147 1-2i?il-21pm Meds/Vitals Begin Meds/Vitals Begin Meds/Vitals Begin Meds/Vitals Beg-in Meds/Vitals Begin Meds/Vitals Begin Meds/Vitals Begin 14:30 pm Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunoh Lunch "Lunch Lunch-' 2- 3:00 pm 12 Step Toolkit Rm 147 12 Step Toolkit Rm 14? Health Risks w]5and.ra Rm 141 Overdose Prevention vii/Sandra Rm 143? MAJ Education Vii/Sandra Rm 147 Post-Acute Withdrawal (PAWS) Rm 147 R55 Specialty Group Recovery Jeopardy Rm 147 46:09pm Relapse Prevention Rm 147 Getting Motivated Rm 1117 Unlock Your Thinking Rm 147 Relapse Prevention Rm 147 12 Step Toolkit Rm 1o? Aftercare Planning Rm 147 Leadership: Napoleon Hill Rm 147 5:15?6 pm Free Time] Fresh Air Break Free Time] Fresh Air Break Free Time] Fresh Air Break Free Time] Fresh Air Break Free Time] Fresh Air Break Free Time] Fresh Air Breaks Free Time] Fresh Air Breaks Meds Bi Vitals Meds 8c Vitals Meds Vitals Meds Vitals Meds a Vitals Meds 8: Vitals Meds Vitals 6?6:30. pm Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner thinner. Dinner Dinner 7-8:00 pm 12 Step Meeting Rm 6243 12 Step Meeting Rm 6243 12 Step Meeting 12 Step Meeting "Rm 6243 12 Step Meeting Rm 6243 12 Step Meeting Rm 6243 12 Step Meeting Rm [3243 8:36?9:51?: Community Wrap-up Meeting in Lounge Community Wrapaup Meeting In Lounge Community Wrap-up Meeting in Lounge Community Wrap-up Meeting In Lounge Community Wrap-up Meeting In Lou i153; Community Wrap-up Meeting in Lounge Community Wrap-up Meeting in Lounge 940335 pm Meds &Vitais] Relaxation Time Meds El Vitals] Relaxation Time Meds 8: Vitals] Relaxation Time Meds 8; Vitals] Meds Vitals] Relaxation Time Relaxation Time Meds 8c Vitals] Relaxation Time Meds 8: Vitals] Relaxation Time ATS Daily Schedule - I 11 pm Lights out Lights out Lights out Lights out Lights out Lights out Lights out *Lounge areas-shut drown 11pm-Sam: Patients are to be in their rooms by 11pm* 1 null: DM nuncui Sunday 3:30~8:30pm - These times are sub ect to chan be range? 3:33-3:3ng - postponed or canceled ?95 av Pm . de endin on staff discretion. Wednesday 3:00-8:00prn - All Phone Use Must Be Monitored By Your Case Manager Visits During The First 5 Days Of Treatment Are Not Permitted. SMOKE BREAKS: Please Refer To Your Patient Handbook For 7:15 AM More information. After Morning Meds 10:00 AM 12:30 PM 1:30 PM 3 PM 5:30 PM 6:30 PM a pm 9?30 PM MEDICATION ITAL SCHEDULE: Centers Is? America THE BOSTON CENTER FOR ADDICTION TREATMENT PATIENT ROUNDS AND LEVELS or oasenvnnon-Acm TREATMENT STABILIZATION (ATS) - PURPOSE: To de?ne the level of monit oring of all patients admitted to any acute treatment stabilization (AT5) unit within the Boston Center for Addiction Treatment. Monitoring is conducted Menty~four hours per day SCOPE: This polio POUCY STATEMENT: for patient safety and well-being. applies to acute treatment stabilization (ATS) units only. Due to the serious nature of medical compiications that can accompany the withdrawal period, patients are at risk for seizures or at and emotional la bility are al adverse medical events during their initial hospitalization. Anxiety, stress present at this time, as is expected with any patient seeking treatment for their substance use disor r. The Boston Center for Addiction Treatment is committed to providing compasslimate, respe Patient rounds are param unit. They also create a the i and high quality treatment while the least restrictive means to ensure the safety of all patients and staff. nt in maintaining the safety and security of all patients and staff on each peutic milieu by ensuring that patients needs are met in a timely manner. This is accomplished by: Patient Rounds are conducted in order to: - Observing th a patients? physical/mental state and physiological stability - Monitoring patient behavior and activity on the unit - Noting and porting any environmental hazards . Being able tiquicldy locate a patient if the need arises - inspecting a maintaining the integrity of the unit Three levels of staff mo ring are available on the Acute Treatment Stabilization (ATS) Units: Standard Observation: (assess and document at 30~minute intervals). All patients on the unit will be considered a ?standard 0 aservation? leVel unless otherwise documented by medical staff. increased observation form. (document at 15-minute Increased Obsenration (Individual Patient): Assess and document at 15?minute intervals on the One to One: An assigned staff member constantly with the patient not less than arm's length away. intervals on the increased observation form). lhE HE Recovery Centers of America A registered or licensed nurse an individual at any time as cli intervention must he utili: observation or 1:1, the attend' noti?ed as soon as possible include observatio Discontinuation of an increasr (on At any time during their stay evaluation and assessment. i. Darling shift report at the or MA) to perform patient no sceponsible for ensuring that 9! may increase the level of observation to 15 minute intervals or a 1:1 for iically necessary. in all cases, the least restrictive yet clinically appropriate ed. if 'a registered or licensed nurse implements an increased level of [on?call physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner] is the appropriate order is obtained and documented. The order should level to be utilized and the reason for increased monitoring. 3d level of observation or 1:1 must be ordered by the attending physician -cal , physician assistant or nurse practitioner]. a change in level of observation may be initiated by an RN or LPN after signed staff will assess and document the patient?s condition, behaviors and safety needs accordingly. PROCEDURE of each shift, the nurse in charge of the unit will assign staff (RSS, CNA for a speci?c time block dm'ing their shift. The nurse in charge is ?ent rounds are completed in with this policy. Ifa patient is placed on an increased level 0 observation or a 1:1 the nurse in charge of the unit will be responsible for 2. New patients will be imroed assigned to patient rounds sho procedure. 3. Assigned staff will comple appropriate rormds sheet or fo interval. Rounds are NOT to should also perform an enviro that any maintenance issues or 4. During waking hours, patio their safety and well~being as patient is' in group or with and rounds as normal and should 5. When a level of observation increased and the procedure is 6. When a level of observation unit ely added to the appropriate rounds form upon arrival to the unit. Staff introduce themselves to the patient and provide a brief overview of the the patient observations as rounds are made and document on the . Staff will document in all sections of the form at each observation documented in advance. Any time a round is completed assigned staff - ental check to ensure that all doors that should be locked are locked and noted and reported. rouads should include ?checking in" with the patient verbally to ensure all as identifying any needs for timber assessment or assistance. If a or staff member, assigned staff should continue completing their patient 6 direct visual contact with patient in a quiet rcspect?ll manner. is increased, the patient is educated on why the observation level has been :xplainod to the patient. is changed it is communicated to all nursing and RSS sta?' within that *i?Staff must hand-oi? rcrlorsibility for maintaining observation of assigned patients for any break or potential int ption in completing assigned rounds for patients on any level of observation. . Remand: Centers of?merim DEFINITIONS Standard Observationl 3 -minute rounds: Increased Observation: The staff member a ill observe and check in with patient at least every 30 minutes and document at each interval. direct visual contact with patients and con?rm they are in no danger or Observations may be completed standing in doorway or at a distance particularly for patients who are sleeping. I is expected that staff will enter the room, approach the patient and Check their identity, resp' tions and ensure they are not in any distress. Sta?' will provide terventions as appropriate and notify registered or licensed nurse of any change in patients? condition. All patients at a minimum are on Standard Observations level. The sta?? member ill observe and check in with patient at least every 15 minutes and document the patients location at each interval. Assigned sta?? will .nalce direct visual contact with patients and con?rm they are in no danger or distress. Observations may ot be completed standing in doorway or at a distance particularly fer patients who are sleeping. I is expected that sta?? will-enter the room, approach the patient and cheek their identity, resp' tions and ensme they are not in any distress. Sta?' will provide terventions as appropriate and notify registered or licensed nurse ofany change in patients? ndition - An increased level monitoring needs to be implemented by the attending physician (on cal physician, physici assistant or nurse practitioner) or a registered or licensed nurse. Criteria for this level of observation may include: Patient who rogue-cit ?equent redirection, prompting, and encouragement to maintain control Extreme or unusual nursing care needs that requires at least 2/3 of nursing staff time during one shift of disoriintation, confusion agitation, delusions, or hallucinations that require interventions of long get duration or higher frequency of observation Clinical that indicate a moderate self-harm or harm to others with sigt??cantsupport needs - . High risk of Falls Recovery Centers 9" America A Patient requires total ENE E- The patient is assigns continuously assesses 1 a constant 1:1 sta?' member to he at arm's length. The sta?' member the patients status and documents every 15 minutes on the 1:1 form. When patient showegi, changes clothes or uses the bathroom they MUST remain on the 1:1 observation. Theref A constant sta?? su Patient is highly vol e, the staff person must remain within arm?s length of the patient. riteria for this level of observation may include: assistance with ADL and/or is incontinent of bowel/bladder and requires ion e, impulsive, andfor suicidal requiring observation within arm's length . - continuous loss of be vior control Extreme or unusual ing care needs that requires the equivalent of one sta?? members total Patient requires manila: staff structure for protection for self or others due to frequent or time during shift. Severe risk for falls. A registered or lice and document the as 1:1 observation level if still required . If1:1is required long team meeting. nurse will assess the need for continuation of 1:1 throughout the shift ssment in the medical record. . be reevaluated by the attending physician every 24 hours and reordered .er than 48 hours the case will be reviewed in the next scheduled treaunent LTJ- UNIT: g. Recovery Centers 24? Level of Observation: 15 minute intervals Cl Constant Observation ENT NAM E: DATE: - - ALLERGIESL CODES: S- SLEEPING AWAKE FACING AG- AGITATED AX- AMOUS LDCAIIDN: Ba- BEDROOM an. -. HS- NURSES Ck COMMON . STATION ?me cone moms STAFF. mm. :00 :15 :30 :45 :00 :15 :30 :45 :00 :15 :30 :45 :00 :15 :30 :45 :00 :15 :30 :45 :00 :15 :30 :45 :00 :15 :30 :45 :00 :15 :30 :45 :00 :15 :30 SIGNATURE The Hoston Center for Addiction Treatment Ra Purpose: To ensure that staff are a building while escorting pal Scope: . This policy applies to All patients within The Bosh covery Support Staff?Monitoring and Role Call ale to manage safe, organized and supervised movement throughout the ients to group, meals, cigarette breaks, appointments, visitation, activities and recreation. wits and levels of ca re within The Boston Center for Addiction Treatment. Policy Statement: 3n Center for Addiction Treatment may freeiy move around their assigned unit without an escort but r111 ust be escorted by a staff member when leaving their assigned unit at any given time. When a staff using the patient?s signeouti ber escorts a patient off their assigned unit they must sign the patient out heet located at each nursing station and specify what time the patient left and where the patient is going. Upo'n return staff should sign the patient back in. Boil Call: Staff will escort patients to groups, meals, cigarette breaks, appointments, family visits, activities, and recreation. Upon roundi 1g patients to leave their assigned unit for any reason a roll call be I performed by staff to accomt for ail patients leaving the unit. After the daily activity is complete and staff are prepared to escort that St patients back to their assigned unit a roll call she be performed to ensure aff have accounted for all patients who left the unit. Procedure: Patients should be roundedlS?ZO minutias prior to leaving the unit for any daily activity to ensure all patients have been noti?ed RSS performing ro ands will accounted for the group may aiready, the patient may be If the upcoming activity. Once ail patients are ready to leave the Unit, the all out each patient name listed on the rounds sheet. once all patients are eave the unit together. if a patient? Is late to roll call and the group has left talked to the destination if staff are available to do so, if there are no staff vailable the patient must remain on the unit. 1?1 1 Without StaffEscort The F:oston Center for Addiction Treatment Purpose: To ensure that staff are :l building while escorting pi Scope: This policy applies to all covery Support Staff-Monitoring and Role Call ble to manage safe, organized and supervised movement throughout the tients to group, meals,-cigarette breaks, appointments, visitation, activities and recreation. nits and levels of ca re within The Boston Center for Addiction Treatment. Policy Statement: All patients within The Bodnn Center for Addiction Treatment may freely move around their assigned unit without an escort but ust be escorted by a staff member when leaving their assigned unit at any given time. When a staff ber escorts a patient off their assigned unit they must sign the patient out using the patient?s sign?out heet located at each nursing station and specify what time the patient left and where the Staff will escort patients to recreation. Upon roundr performed by staff to acco staff are prepared to escorl that 5? Patients shoUld be rounded patients have been notified tient is going. Upo'n return staff should sign the patient back in. Roll Call: groups, meals, cigarette breaks, appointments, family visits, activities, and patients to leave their assigned unit for any reason a roll call will be nt for all patients leaving the unit. After the daily activity is complete and patients back to their assigned unit a roll call she be performed to ensure 'aff have accounted for all patients who left the unit. Procedure: 15?20 minutes prior to leaving the unit for any daily activity to ensure-all of the upcoming activity. Once all patients are ready to leave the unit, the RSS performing rounds will ail out each patient name listed on the rounds sheet. once all patients are accounted for the group may leave the unit together. if a patient is late to roll call and the group has ie?; already, the patient may be alked to the destination if staff are available to do so, if there are no staff vailable the patient must remain on the unit. - it . a ff rt . . Chi . i a: .J. E. - 5.. Recovery Centers 0f Ame rice - Page 1 TH BOSTON CENTER FOR ADDICTION TREATMENT PURPOSE: ADMISSION SEARCH-POLICY AND PROCEDURE To provide for the safety of all newly admitted patients as well as the safety for other residents. and POLICY: staff. During the admission seara'h procedure all patients and their belongings will be searched as outlined in PROCEDURE: 1. SEARCH PROCEDU this policy. All newly admitted for retu lag) patients must be escorted to an exam room and not left alone until the search of body and valaab have been completed. other patient belongings Le. du??le bags, suitcases, backpacks etc. may be co and personal belongings plated after admission but should be done in a timely manner. All clothing ast be carefully examined. If there is on escorting family member or f?end any item that the patient does not Want to keep should be returned to them. Below is a de?nition of each type of personal be onging and how they should be processed upon admission. The Body and Belongings Seardh sh all be conducted in the some manner and as described below. 2. HYGIENE (Kept with patient): These items may be kept by the patient and the patient is responsible for the hygiene item not co 3. prohibited items for by BCAT. Disposabl located on each un? patie nt hygiene are being mindful of its I properly disposed 4. HYGIENE (Sign out): in their hygiene bin a 0 Any item with a Razors (electric a Staff may sign out an .. (Example: toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, sham poo, conditioner, any taining alcohol, or anything in an aerosol can). RAZORS: Razors brought in from the outside will be kept with patient afe keeping until discharge. Patients may use disposable razors provided razors provided by BCAT can be found in the locked patient hygiene closets Staff may sign out razors using the ?Hygiene Sign~0ut Log" located in the if any staff member signs out a razor that staff member is responsible for turn. Razors are disposable and should only be used once and then by staff. These are items a patient MAY use during their stay but they mustbe kept an! signed out to use. They include: - :ord including hair dryers, flat irons, cu riing irons etc. battery operated only) of the above items for the patient to use without staff supervision Page 2 5.1-. E. . Recovery Centers - of And :tica BOSTON CENTER FOR TREATMENT ADMISSION AND PROCEDURE ?Prohibited? items be used at any time. 5. PROHIBITED: These items CANNOT be used at any time. They need to be locked up or sent home. They include dangerous or hazardous items, items deemed inappropriate or any item that could pose an nfectious risk such as: Knives, household tools, lighters, ?ammable items or anything in an aero rol can, inappropriate clothing, luggage, Personal towels, blankets, pillows, stuffed animals. 'ene items containing alcohol, plastic bags, bar soap, disposable razors. Valuables such as hey, creditfdehit cards, computers, laptops, cellphones (unless to access for phone numbers authorized and supervised by patients Case Manager), cameras (or any electronic device a camera or internet access). if you are questioning an item found notify your immediate su rvisor or the nurse in charge of the unit. - 6. PATIENT DEPENDE ITEMS: These are items that the patient is dependent on and personal to them. They include entures, poly-grip or denture cream, glasses, contact lenses, lens solution, hearing at mobility aids and prosthetic devices. Patients may keep them in their possession or put in their hygiene bins. 7. VALUABLES: All ney, jewelry, wallets, credit cards, purses etc. These items are not allowed on the units and will be locked in the safe located in the admissions area. Upon admission patient should be as ed to remove any items in their pockets including cell phones, wallets or dmission counselor should complete and document the valuables search was the admissions area. Any ?Valuables" locked up need to be listed in the Avatar system and signed by the patient electronically using an ad. any other valuables. before the patient I detail and entered i electronic signature 3. AVATAR ALUABLES (documentation of belongings): The ?Resident Valuables Farm? has och item the patient has brought into the facility pro-entered into the system. Check all ongings in the appropriate category within the form i.e. ?Valuables?, 'identi?cation?, ?Cre it/Debit?, ?Personal Belongings? etc. and list in as much detail as possible. tistAu. items includi 9 ?Miscellaneous Contraband?, luggage items etc. Any item not We entered onto theft: should be listed in detail in the ?Other? categonr. The Boston Center for Ad iiction Treatment 8? 2 01 -. I. It?! .SL. 818.? . 51413153111918 f. .-: . .. can}; omenits. ?zz/6mm acumen-A Wold'd was: mus mus wdogzs-LuHL 14m Rea-a - 553.9 nun :alnpalps Ammow 1suepads uoddns ?IT-nu- Cu, mb w?Hmm. . - - . 1 Recovery Support Specialist Schedule: Unit 5 ATS D-Day Shift . E-Evening Shift N-Night Shift Yam-3:30pm 3pm-1lz30pm 18157-3111 I21 A t. V?Vacatlan ~j ~63 . . - .. . . .L..-.. . RecoVery Support Specialist Schedule: Unit 7-CSS {Female} D-Day Shift 7am-3:30pm E-Evening N-nght Shift 11: I15pm-:7 153m V-Vacatlon 8/6/17-9/2/17 3pm-11:30pm Day 7317.1; 3. 30pm 25 527..- .1529! '2'f-30 Sasu 2511125255319. - Evening alum?11.3! 1' sfu: DD'rtlI-l- Night 11pm-7 36am 26'} 217.2525= 5.29. . .- 25571?; . - IL. '53 The Bostori Center for Addiction Treatment Nursing Schedule-ATS b? . Hui .-. [3 "4:01:30 [23000 0000 0900 GOOD To tal Staff Pet Shift gil- Total Staff Per Shift r-Total Staff Per Shift m; -- 0:3me min-g? LLJI 1?3 3 ?31 :41me- 4 3 twwaLumLouq-fi- 5:2 Li": .n 22221- The Boston Center for Addiction Treatment Nursing Schedule-C55 Total Per Shift Total Per Shift Total Per - .. I a ATS 26 beds. 39 hour per day. a, 26 hours per day Staff Name Shift Hours Sunda Monda Su Thurs BBOmn?Spm Sun-?Thum 830mn~5pm Monday 830mn?5pm Tues-Sat 830mnn5pm 12 8:30pm Thur Mon 12 8:30pm Th er5 -- Mon 12~8:30pm TbtalIIo?Provided August 088 Case Management Schedule . CSS 46 beds. 23 hour per day. Shift Hours Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 8:30 5pm - 8:30 5pm 12 8:30pm Total Hours Provided The Boston Center for ?Cid-ic?cicm Treatment Nursing Schedule/ATS .. .- . -. . Ell 1?00120 00 CI DOC-OPEN SHIFTS: Total Staff Per Shift OPEN SHIFTS: Total Staff Per Shift I OPEN SHIFTS: .2 - . .. -. Total Staff Per 3 no DAY VACATION E0 EVENING SICK N0 2 NIGHT :7 I I I I UUJLUII IUI MA UNIT MEDICAL ?Sis-rams no no no no a IFTS: UNIT SECRETARY 0000 [100000 D-DD LAUREN 'MEDICAL E0 E0 E0 E0 E0 SECREYARY MEDICAL ASSISTANTS Per Diem OPEN SHIFTS: 00 DAY - VACATION E0 EVENJNG N0 NIGHT ORIENTATIO .. . ?it nun- cqu-Howuvult Nursing lule-CSS OPEN SHIFTS: AGENCY: Total Per Shift PEN AGENCY: Total Per Shift OPEN SHIFTS: AGENCY: Total Per Shift DD DAY VACATION E0 EVEMNG . SICK N0: wrigg- my; The Boston Center for Addiction Treatment Nursing Total