STRTP Discharge Planning and Transitions

Question 1

Discharge planning for an STRTP resident should begin:

Accepted Answer

At or shortly after admission

Answer

Best practice and regulatory standards require discharge planning to begin at or near admission so that the entire placement is oriented toward a successful transition.

Question 2

Which of the following is a key component of an effective STRTP discharge plan?

Accepted Answer

Identification of a less restrictive living arrangement with wraparound community supports

Answer

An effective discharge plan aims to move the resident to the least restrictive appropriate setting while providing adequate community supports to sustain gains.

Question 3

The transition from an STRTP to a community-based setting is most likely to be successful when:

Accepted Answer

Wraparound services and family engagement are established before discharge

Answer

Successful transitions require coordinated wraparound services and active family engagement to be in place before the resident leaves the STRTP.

Question 4

Who is typically the primary coordinator of an STRTP resident's discharge plan?

Accepted Answer

The placing agency social worker in collaboration with the STRTP clinical team

Answer

The placing agency social worker has primary responsibility for coordinating discharge, working collaboratively with the STRTP's clinical and care team.

Question 5

A 'step-down' placement in the context of STRTP discharge planning refers to:

Accepted Answer

A less restrictive, community-based residential or family setting

Answer

A step-down placement moves the resident to a setting with less intensive supervision and greater integration in the community.

STRTP - Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program Practice Test

STRTP - Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program Practice Test

STRTP Discharge Planning and Transitions