Advance Directive information is included in the Client’s Rights Procedure.

A formal Psychiatric Advanced Directive is a legal document written by a currently competent person who lives with a mental illness.

Psychiatric Advanced Directive allows a person to be prepared if a mental health crisis prevents them from being able to make decisions.

If an individual notifies you of the document, obtain a copy of the document and put in the medical record.

An Advance Directive allows an individual to specify his/her health care decisions in the event of a life-threatening condition or terminal illness.

An Advance Directive allows an individual to appoint someone as his/her agent to make all health care decisions for them if they become terminally ill and are unable to communicate or make decisions for themselves

• Knock before entering rooms (offices, bedrooms etc.)

• Introduce yourself

• Shut doors when interviews, exams, procedures are being performed

• Staff ensure that only “authorized” persons review the individual’s record

• Individuals must give us permission to release information about themselves

• Avoid discussing the individual’s information in public areas

Issues or concerns regarding the care of a patient.

In the event a patient or their family has concerns regarding the patient’s rights or other ethical issues, they should be directed to Benita Johnson, the Organizational Improvement Coordinator/Rights Protection Officer.

Benita Johnson's numbers are: 903.234.4220 or 903.736.3350