TARRY HOUSE, INC.

 

Subject:  Media Response Policy                                

 

Procedure Number:  M.L. 11

Site: All Sites

 

Issued By: Executive Director

Effective: 11/27/00

Approved By: The Board of Trustees

Revised:  1/6/06

Reference Policy:

Reviewed: 11/30/01; 12/19/02; 12/19/04; 1/6/06; 1/27/09

 

Standards Reference:

CARF: Section  A & G.

ODMH: 5122-30

 

I.                   Purpose

 

 

     1.  To communicate in a timely manner accurate, concise and up-to-date information.

     2.  To project one voice throughout the media.

     3.  To establish and maintain a pattern of cooperation between one Tarry House, Inc. contact and media

           representatives.

 

 

II.                Policy

 

All media inquiries regarding persons served, programs or incidents at any of the Tarry House facilities will be referred immediately to the Executive Director.

 

 

 

III.             Procedure

 

1.  Any Tarry House staff person approached in person, writing or by telephone by a media representative

     for comment or information will refer the individual to the Executive Director.

2.  The Executive Director or his designee will be the liaison between the reporter and Tarry House, Inc.

3.  The Executive Director will provide Tarry House Board Members with pertinent information as soon as

     possible.

4.  Confidentiality will be maintained at all times, consistent with applicable regulations,

     laws, etc.

5.  If the event affects another contract agency, their Executive Director will be notified.  If the event is

     pertinent to the ADAMHS Board, the Executive Director will notify the Board Office as soon as

     possible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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      Executive Director                                                                                                  Date