Explanation of the Functional Section Tab

The information documented on the Functional section tab helps in determining the client’s needs and setting up goals and objectives that are an integral part of the recovery plan.

Each panel on the Functional section tab is structured similarly. Items are listed and the question is asked of each item: Not clinically indicated (NI) and Current need area (CN). To understand the difference between NI and CN, look at this example of each in case of Individual care skills:

• NI - The client shaves and maintains a clean appearance.
• CN - The client does not want to wear any clothes.

A field is available to right of each item in which evidence to justify whether NI or CN can be typed. To the right of this field are No and Yes options to answer Individual/family served desires change now for each item. None of the questions are mandatory.