HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-08-08 16-290 Council Documents (17) • Typical patient scenario
Patient calls for a screening
Patient is set up with an intake which takes from an 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Patient is set up with a physical with the doctor which typically takes 1/2hour.
Patient attends a 1 hour Orientation group the same day or in the first week.
For the next 30 days patient meets with a counselor 15 minutes a day during the week
to discuss response to treatment, current needs, referrals for additional services, and
assess ability to manage required counseling.
During the next 60 days patients are to attend another 4 required groups including HIV
/ Aids, Disease Concept and Relapse Prevention in addition to 1 hour of individual time
with their counselor.
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During the next 90 days patient are to attend two hours of counseling per month group
or individual.
From that point forward Penobscot Metro requires a minimum of 1 hour of counseling
per month which is more than state regs mandate.
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