Minimum Progress Note Checklist

Description:

This checklist helps associates review whether a progress note includes the essential elements of clinically responsible documentation: clinical focus, intervention or therapeutic activity, client response, risk when relevant, and plan. It also includes reminders for private pay, insurance, Medicaid/OHP/Apple Health, higher-risk cases, and associate supervision.

Audience: Associate

Status: Current

Last revised: May 16, 2026

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