Most discharges will take place upon completion of their rehabilitation programme and will be through the graduation process determined by MDT. In some cases, premature discharge will be required, specifically to cases related to breach of rules or expectations.
In all cases of minor breach of rules and expectations, each case will be decided on an individual basis and appropriate steps taken to inform the Care Manager / Service Purchaser. Usually, discussion with the client is sufficient.
If this fails, a written probation plan will be submitted to the client offering the client seven days to correct the breach, according to the probation contract. If the client should still maintain the breach of rules, arrangements will be made involving all three members of the original Letter of Agreement to resettle or discharge the client.
In the cases of major breaches, the case will be reviewed on an individual basis but in cases of physical violence, we may be required to inform the Service Purchaser of discharge immediately, or within 24 hours. The safety of all clients is our main concern.