Which statement correctly describes a required feature of treatment planning according to Switzer and Rubin?

• A. It must contain measures to monitor change
• B. It should never be updated
• C. It is optional
• D. It should be only a one-page document

Answer: (B)

Treatment planning is a living, collaborative process. Switzer and Rubin describe a plan that sets clear, measurable goals, outlines specific interventions, assigns responsibilities, and includes criteria and methods for monitoring change. Because clients’ needs and responses shift over time, the plan should be regularly reviewed and revised to reflect progress, new information, and any changes in circumstances. A plan that is never updated, treated as optional, or limited to a fixed one-page document would miss current goals and progress. So the essential feature is that the treatment plan is regularly reviewed and updated to track progress and adapt to changes.