Is the staff log part of the designated record set?

To the extent that it directs or is otherwise used for treatment.

o Some agencies are moving to a loose-leaf binder with dividers by client so that all client related information is in the loose-leaf binder. They will direct staff to keep notes about other residents anonymous. The staff log would then be confined to program related notes.

o If you do not do the above, then any time you show a client the staff log you should be sure to copy the relevant pages and redact information about other clients. You do not have to show the original because you would have to deface it in order to redact it successfully.

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