What must always be maintained when making notes in a recovery support setting?

In a recovery support setting, maintaining confidentiality is paramount. Confidentiality refers to the ethical and legal obligation to protect the privacy of individuals receiving services. This principle ensures that any personal, sensitive, or identifying information shared by individuals during their recovery process is kept secure and not disclosed without their consent.

Upholding confidentiality fosters a trusting environment where clients feel safe to share their experiences, challenges, and personal details essential to their recovery journey. It is particularly important in recovery settings, as clients may be dealing with stigma surrounding their circumstances. By prioritizing confidentiality, recovery support specialists can support clients more effectively, respecting their rights and dignity.

While transparency, accessibility, and compliance are also important principles within recovery support, they do not take precedence over confidentiality, which is essential for protecting the clients’ interests and promoting healing.