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Here is some sample content from Liaison with Referral Source:

	POLICY: Referral sources are to be kept apprised of the progress of patients referred to the program. Every attempt shall be made to utilize the referral source in treatment, discharge and continuing care planning. Whenever possible and clinically appropriate, patients shall be referred to initial referral sources for continued treatment. PROCEDURE: At the time of intake, the Program Director or his/her designee shall inform the referral source that the therapist will contact them and keep them apprised of significant in the treatment of the patient developments with the consent of the...
Second excerpt:
	...therapist feels that additional clinical information not obtained in the intake process is needed, he/she should telephone the referral source to obtain this information. Prior to discharge, the therapist should discuss the discharge with the referral source. The therapist is responsible to ensure that the appropriate agencies and professionals involved in providing services to the program patient are kept informed of the patient's progress. SUBJECT: LIAISON WITH REFERRAL SOURCE REFERENCE...