opnavinst 5350.4 d - Navy Medicine - U.S. Navy

OPNAVINST 5350.4D
4 Jun 09
feasible, sthers in their household, should be counseled and
encouraged to participate on a voluntary basis in the treatment
process. Family members who are themselves alcohol or drug
dependent shall be encouraged to enter treatment voluntarily for
their owr, benefit and the service member's benefit. Per
reference (pi, eligible family members may receive alcohol and
drug abuse services offered through the service member's
selected dependent health care option (i.e., TRICARE Prime,
I'RICARE Extra, or TRICARE Standard). Within limits of
regulations, commands are encouraged to assist with
rransportat~on and accommodations for family members when
req~ired.
. Aftercace Plan
d. Treatment Facility Responsibilities. Upon transfer of
neaicai cars from one SARP facility to another and/or completion
3f a treatment program, SARP shall forward a copy of a summary
,f care ti, member's command and the local SARP. The summary may
sontain referrals for additional medical/social services, and an
~ftercare pldn, including recommendations for ongoing
nartlcipatlon in approved self-help groups and clinically
nor11 tored outpatient-counseling groups (continuing care) . SARP
VII? ensure aftercare plans include recommended continuing care
as needed, and are tailored to the needs of the member and
:omand. 3peciai attention should be given to needs of
c3eployablt. iinL ts .
b. Command Responsibility. Commands are responsible
(through their DAPAs) for actively monitoring and supporting
dftercare pians. Commanding officers are encouraged to meet
"vlth DAPAs and members wlth active treatment recommendations/
~fterzare plans at least quarterly to review progress. Progress
reports that- identify ongoing care requirements and relapse(s)
;nould be provided to the command security manager for review
ma promptly reported to DON CAF. If the command identifies
jifficuitles with recommended actions, SARP should be consulted.
'omand monltoring of individualized aftercare plans will
:ontlnue for the following 12 months. Command monitoring and
;upport of ciftercare plans, coordinated with the DAPA, are very
~oa 1 :;
!n assisting members to successfully meet treatment
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