The Severe and Persistent Mental Illness Progress Notes Planner
Chapter One
ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (ADL)
CLIENT PRESENTATION
1. Substandard Grooming and Hygiene (1)
A. The client came to the session poorly groomed.
B. The client displayed poor grooming, as evidenced by strong body odor, disheveled hair, or
dirty clothing.
C. Others have noted that the client displays substandard grooming and hygiene.
D. The client has begun to show an increased focus on his/her hygiene and grooming.
E. The client's hygiene and grooming have been appropriate, with clean clothing and no strong
body odor.
2. Failure to Use Basic Hygiene Techniques (2)
A. The client gave evidence of a failure to use basic hygiene techniques, such as bathing,
brushing his/her teeth, or washing his/her clothes.
B. When questioned about his/her basic hygiene techniques, the client reported that he/she rarely
bathes, brushes his/her teeth, or washes his/her clothes.
C. The client has begun to bathe, brush his/her t ... read full excerpt from The Severe and Persistent Mental Illness Progress Notes Planner, 2nd Edition ebook
