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Outpatient Services
as a result, are not permitted and may be reason for
discharge.
Dress code
Patients are expected to wear clothing that is
comfortable, respectful and appropriate for a health care
setting.
Guidelines for attire include:
* Tops, bottoms and footwear are required at all times.
* Hazelden Betty Ford does not permit clothing,
accessories or items that are suggestive of violence,
politics, alcohol/drug use or other inappropriate
content that may be offensive to patients, staff or
visitors.
Any concerns about dress/impact of dress will be
discussed with you by a clinical team member.
Mood-altering substances
All patients have the right to an environment free of
mood-altering substances while in treatment. We expect
you to immediately notify staff if you have reason to
believe there is alcohol or other drugs on campus.
Smoking and nicotine
Hazelden Betty Ford's Plymouth campus is nicotine
free. This includes inhaled (smoked or vapor) and
chewed nicotine. You are asked to refrain from nicotine
use on Hazelden Betty Ford property, including parking
lots and sidewalks, and to respect local neighborhoods
and property owners.
Transfer or Discharge
The safety of patients and staff at Hazelden Betty Ford
is extremely important. Patients may be transferred
or discharged from Hazelden Betty Ford at any time
if they are a threat to themselves or others. In some
circumstances, a behavior contract and/or resolution of
concern may take place.
Hazelden Betty Ford may also take legal action if illegal
behaviors occur on our property. The most common
reasons for early discharge:
* Stealing: This includes stealing from peers, staff or
Hazelden Betty Ford.
* Using, possessing, or supplying mood-altering
substances: You may be asked to complete a urine
analysis if use is suspected.
* Violence: This includes but is not limited to hitting,
slapping, kicking, verbal threats, explosive outbursts
and damaging property.
* Sexual behavior: Physical contact, sexual innuendo
or any forms of sexual harassment of any kind with
another patient in Hazelden Betty Ford's continuum
of care is not allowed. Mutually respectful, peer-topeer
hugging is not considered sexual behavior.
* Developing a pattern of consistently not meeting
treatment expectations may be cause for early
discharge: This includes recommendations that
the medical or mental health teams think are
necessary for your health, such as taking prescribed
medication and meeting with mental health or
medical professionals. Those who are discharged
from Hazelden Betty Ford and wish to be readmitted
need to follow the regular admission process. In some
cases readmission may not be authorized. If you
have questions, please do not hesitate to ask your
counselor.
Return to Use
If a return to drug or alcohol use occurs while
participating in treatment, you are expected to report
this immediately to your counselor. Keeping this a
secret effectively stops progress and growth in recovery,
and keeps the substance use active. Talking to people
takes the power away from the disease and helps you
get back on track with recovery. If you report that
you've returned to use, your counselor or a member
of the treatment team will meet with you to discuss
your individual situation and assess your needs. A
recommendation for further care will be made and may
include any of the following:
* An adjustment to your treatment plan
* Extension of your treatment program
* Discharge with a referral to a higher level of care
* Transfer to a higher level of care
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