NGA Standards
Standard 1: Knowing the applicable laws and standards - The Guardian must...?
What is...
Follow court orders and restrictions.
Name that right:
Client wants to color their hair purple.
What is...
The right to choose personal image and name.
How soon after a client's death must you notify the court.
What is...
24 Hours
Finding placement options?
Who is...
The Case Manager
How many people suffer from mental illness?
What is...
1 in 5 people
Standard 3: Tools to be used when guardianship is established. The guardian must use...?
What is...
Person-centered planning, Surrogate Decision Making, & Supported Decision Making
Name that right:
Client wants to end guardianship.
What is...
The right to petition the court annually.
After a client moved suddenly due to health concerns, how soon must notifications be made.
What is...
Within 7 days of move to all interested persons.
Providing transportation for client appointments?
Who is...
The Facility
What percentage of people with mental illness receive treatment?
What is...
44%
Standard 4: Relationship with client’s family and friends
What is...
The guardian shall encourage and support the person in maintaining contact with family and friends, unless such contact will substantially harm the person.
Name that right:
Client wants to marry longtime girlfriend and have a baby.
What is...
The right to marry and have children.
Where is the "What to do when a client dies" checklist in EMS?
Where is...
Under Dates/Checklists
Gives approval for vaccinations?
Who is...
The Guardian
What percentage of people with mental illness also have substance abuse problems?
What is...
50.5%
Standard 7: The standards for decision making are...?
What is...
Consult client, staff, and/or family.
Name that right:
Client wants to vote for Trump.
(Their right has not been restricted.)
What is...
The right to vote.
Client had local Law Enforcement called to house due to behaviors, how soon and who needs to be notified?
What is...
Notify interested persons within 24 hours.
Setting up appointments?
Who is...
The Client or the facility
Members of this community are twice as likely to have a mental health condition compared to the general population.
What is...
The LGBTQ community.
Standard 8: Least restrictive is described as...?
What is...
The guardian shall weigh the risks and benefits of the decision and develop a balance between maximizing the person’s independence and self-determination and maintaining the person's dignity, protection, and safety.
Name that right:
Client doesn’t like the placement option that has been chosen out of three options. Wants to have discussion about why this choice is being made.
What is...
The right to be involved in decisions.
What are the 3 items needed to e-file to court after a client death?
What is...
Petition to terminate guardianship, death certificate, and proposed order.
Deciding to participate in activities?
Who is...
The Client
This is the second leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds worldwide.
What is...
Suicide.