AAT Documentation and Program Evaluation Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of session documentation in an AAT program?
Answer: To record client progress, animal behavior, and session outcomes for continuity of care
Session documentation in AAT records client progress, animal behavior, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care and support treatment planning.
Which of the following should always be included in an AAT session note?
Answer: Client response to the animal, goals addressed, and any adverse events
AAT session notes must capture the client's response to the animal, which therapeutic goals were addressed, and any adverse events for safety and accountability.
What does a program evaluation in AAT primarily measure?
Answer: Whether the AAT program is achieving its stated therapeutic goals and operating safely
Program evaluation assesses whether the AAT program is meeting its therapeutic objectives and maintaining safe, ethical operations.
Which measurement tool is commonly used to evaluate client outcomes in an AAT program?
Answer: A standardized validated scale relevant to the target population
Standardized validated scales appropriate to the client population provide reliable, evidence-based outcome data for AAT program evaluation.
How often should an AAT program conduct a formal program review?
Answer: At least annually, reviewing outcomes, safety records, and animal welfare
Annual formal program reviews ensure ongoing quality improvement by examining outcomes, incident records, and animal welfare data.
What is the role of a treatment team in reviewing AAT session documentation?
Answer: To use documented session data to inform broader treatment planning and goal adjustment
Treatment team members use AAT session documentation to integrate animal-assisted outcomes into the client's overall treatment plan and adjust goals as needed.