When a family researches and then compares treatment programs for a loved one, it’s imperative to ask the same questions of each program being considered. If a family asks different questions to different programs, they are comparing apples to oranges. To make the most informed decision about which program to select, a family needs to compare apples to apples.
If the family has hired a Therapeutic Consultant, they will most likely receive a sheet of guiding questions to ask programs when inquiring for a loved one. The categories of those questions can cover topics such as admissions process, therapeutic model/structure, daily schedule, technology access, insurance, food, communication, timeline for treatment, and success rates and outcomes. These are beautiful starting points to be able to truly vet a program to learn if it’s a good fit for a family.
Families often are impressed or underwhelmed with a program website. When doing additional research beyond looking over the website, it’s imperative to ask the same questions to each program. A family may find themselves surprised with how a treatment program that looks “meh” online may be the most impressive after speaking with a representative over the phone. Families must look beyond just online research! The calls to programs will be the most important in the research process. Reviewing the…
