Fairfax Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) Practice Exam

What must be done when transferring a client with a balance to another ASAP?

1. Notify the client about the balance

2. Update the Location to the new ASAP

3. Close the client's current application

4. Inform the treatment provider

The correct answer is: Update the Location to the new ASAP

Transferring a client with a balance to another ASAP involves updating the Location to ensure that the client's records and status accurately reflect their new treatment environment. This process is crucial because it maintains the continuity of care and ensures that any financial responsibilities or outstanding balances are properly accounted for in the new location. It helps prevent confusion or miscommunication regarding the client's past activities and obligations, allowing the new ASAP to understand the client's history and any ongoing matters related to their treatment. Updating the Location ensures that the new ASAP has all relevant information needed to support the client effectively. While notifying the client about the balance, closing the current application, or informing the treatment provider could also be part of the overall management of the transfer process, the immediate and essential step within the context of the transfer is accurately updating the Location to facilitate the transition.