Assessment

My assessment of any client begins with the completion of a very thorough “Needs Analysis”. By utilizing the “Needs Analysis” I can get a real time picture of the client(s) as to their medical, financial, legal, and insurance status. If necessary we can also get a Psycho-Social Assessment completed by a Master Degreed Social Worker. This would give us an indepth look at the living situation, functional ability, and overall state of well-being of the client.

And because the “Needs Analysis” provides the basis upon which we can eventually build the “Continuum of Care Plan”h;, it is very important for the client to answer the questions completely. If things are withheld then the eventual plan may not be as complete as it could be. Sharing information about ones finances or health conditions to someone you have just met does not come naturally but I am usually able to get the client to share once they understand the purpose behind the questions.

And of course the “Needs Analysis” is not shared with anyone else unless the client authorizes it because client confidentiality and privacy are always respected.