184 THE SEVERE AND PERSI STENT MENTAL ILLNESS PROGRESS NOTES PLAN NER C. The client displayed a lack of understanding of the indications for and expected benefits of psychotropic medications and was provided with additional informatio n and feedback regarding his/her medications. 14. Monitor Medications (14) A. The client was monitored for compliance with his/her psychotropic medication regimen. B. The client was provided with positive feedback about his/her regular use of psychotrop ic medications. C. The client was monitored for the effectiveness and side effects of his/her prescribed medications. D. Concerns about the client's medication effectiveness and side effects were communicated to the physician. E. Although the client was monitored for medication side effects, he/she reported no concerns in this area. 15. Review Side Effects of the Medications (1 5) A. The possible side effects related to the client's medications were reviewed with him/her. B. The client identified signi ficant side effects, and these were reported to the medical staff. C. Possible side effects of the client's medications were reviewed, but he/she denied experiencing any side effects. 16. Advise Jail Staff ( 16) A. Appropriate authorization to release co nfidential information to the corrections staff was obtained. B. The corrections staff was advised about the client's mental illness symptoms. C. The corrections staff was provided with information and training regarding how to respond to the client. D. A jail mental health liason was contacted regarding the client's mental illness symptoms. E. The client declined to have any information provided to the jail staff, and this request was honored. 17. Advocate for Alternative Sentencing/Housing ( 17) A. Advocacy was provided toward the court and jail system for alternative sentencing/housing options for the mentally ill offender who is unable to cope in the typical jail setting. B. Alternative options (e. g., an electronic tether or a mental health unit wi thin the corrections facility) were identified as appropriate options for the client. C. Due to advocacy provided on the client's behalf, corrections and court personnel have identified more appropriate sentencing alternatives for him/her. D. Despite adv ocacy with the court and jail system, more appropriate sentencing/housing has not been provided. 18. Review Incarceration Impact on Mental Illness ( 18) A. The client was assisted in developing an understanding of how his/her mental illness symptoms may i nteract with his/her incarceration. 