Once agreed goals have been achieved, the focus shifts to maintenance of change. Planning for the end of the intervention commences as part of the initial engagement and assessment process and should be reflected in the behaviour support plan. Throughout the practice pathway the BSS practitioner should be preparing the person, their family, carers and significant others for the eventual cessation of service. After the is completed an it is agreed that the exit criteria as reflected in the behaviour support plan has been met, the referral is closed and the service ends. This does not preclude re-referral at a later stage should the circumstances change. person’s
Once agreed goals have been achieved, the focus shifts to maintenance of change. Planning for the end of the intervention commences as part of the initial engagement and assessment process and should be reflected in the behaviour support plan. Throughout the practice pathway the BSS practitioner should be preparing the person, their family, carers and significant others for the eventual cessation of service. After the is completed an it is agreed that the exit criteria as reflected in the behaviour support plan has been met, the referral is closed and the service ends. This does not preclude re-referral at a later stage should the person’s circumstances change.
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