The following essential information is legally required in order for the CLIP Program to provide care. Unless previously submitted, please bring the following items to the admission appointment:

        ·         Copy of the child’s birth certificate
        ·       Copy of the child’s social security card
        ·         Copy of the child’s photo ID
        ·         Immunization record
        ·       Current medical coupon/card and PIC number, if applicable

The program may specify additional information requirements. They will also describe their policies regarding prescription medications, personal items, clothing, etc.

Upon arrival, the person coordinating the admission will greet the child and family. The following activities will occur, but the sequence in which they occur varies according to program, the individual child and family, the availability of specific treatment staff, and other factors.

        ·      An interview with the child and family or guardian
        ·      Additional information gathering
        ·        If these have not been completed in advance, admission papers
               will be completed and signed
        ·      An inventory of the child’s personal belongings
        ·        Orientation to the program and the child’s room
        ·        Introduction to staff and children
        ·        A point person from the program staff will be identified
               immediately. Additional staff from various disciplines (i.e. case
               manager, family therapist) will be assigned responsibility for the
               child and will also be available for consultation soon after
               admission

Within 24 hours, a nursing assessment, a physical examination, and a psychiatric evaluation will be completed.

Within 72 hours, an initial treatment plan will be developed. An in-depth master treatment plan will be developed no later than 14 days after admission.

Throughout treatment, the child, family, and/or guardian will be informed of ongoing treatment plan review schedules, opportunities to meet other parents whose children are in care, visiting schedules, etc. The program will ensure that close communication is maintained.