Let's begin the BPS assessment. Can you tell me a little about what brings you here today? Client: I just need my tokens so I can get on with my day. Navigator 1: I understand you're here for tokens. Before we can provide those, we need to complete this assessment to better understand your situation and needs. It will only take a few minutes. Why don't we start with learning a little about your current living situation and support system? Client: Fine. I'm staying at a shelter right now since I lost my apartment. Don't have much family around anymore to help out. Navigator 2: Thank you for sharing that. It sounds like you could use additional support

1. P H I L A D E L P H I A D E P A R T M E N T O F P U B L I C H E A L T H
A I D S A C T I V I T I E S C O O R D I N A T I N G O F F I C E
C L U B 1 5 0 9 N A V I G A T O R S T R A I N I N G
UNIT 4: BIO PSYCHO SOCIAL ASSESSMENT

2. WARM-UP
Information extraction without judgment for your navigator
Oprah and Daniel

3. PROCESS QUESTION?
• Let’s discuss how this interaction could
have been done better?
• What would you have done differently?
• Can you see the importance of why you
should not ask “why” questions unless
absolutely necessary.

4. GOOD DOCUMENTATION BEST
PRACTICES:
Follow Data Entry Guideline
Do not enter anything illegible or unclear
Only enter what you see or what client tells
you
Use highlighter to flag any questions
Here is an example of a CLUB 1509
document with error correction best
practices.
CORRECTING MISTAKES

5. CORRECTING MISTAKES CONT.
Error CORRECTION (Handwritten Notes)
Cross out the error with one line, leaving the
original entry readable.
Write the correct data next to or above the original
data, now crossed-out and circled.
Initial, date and, indicate the reason for the
correction, if necessary.
Never use correction fluid or tape (e.g., white out)
Never destroy original documents (even if they
require error correction!)
Do not alter past-dated notes or back-date e.g., by
writing alongside or adding to prior entries.
If you identify a problem with documentation you
cannot resolve on your own notify a supervisor.

6. MINI INTERNATIONAL NEUROPSYCHIATRIC INTERVIEW
• This is a QUICK clinical mental health interview
that is more structured than usual, with very
precise questions about psychological problems
with require yes or no answer.
• Read ALL questions as written the first time,
however if the client does not understand repeat
the question in your own words.
• Please take out your Mini Psych Assessment
and Turn to page 4.
• We will practice this 5 times- Then review each
others work.
• Before you leave this training today, you will
know how to give this assessment in your
sleep.

7. LETS PRACTICE: MINI PSYSYCHIATRIC

8. PLEASE COME BACK IN 15 MINUTES NOT 20!!

9. THE ROLE OF NAVIGATOR WITH BIO PSYCHO
SOCIAL ASSESSMENT
•BPS Assessment is a process which depends on
the navigator’s skillful and purposeful engagement
with the client.
•There have to a therapeutic alliance between
Navigator and client.
•How the BPS assessment is presented by the
navigator to the client has a major impact on the
effectiveness of the tool.

10. BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL (BPS) ASSESSMENTS
• What should be included? David Brown
1. Presenting Problem
2. Personal Status
3. Drug History and Current Pattern of Use
4. Substance Abuse Treatment History
5. Medical History and Current Status
6. Family and Current Relationships
7. Positive Support Systems
8. Legal Issues
9. Education
10. Employment
11. Readiness for CLUB 1509 Program
12. Resources
Take Out Your Mock BPS Assessment

11. ROLE PLAY
•I will be the Client in the center of the
room.
1. I have already met with the assistant
navigator
2. I present some slight irritability
3. I just need tokens
•All of you (navigators) will act as one to
extract information for your BPS