Meeting Verification
Documenting & Submitting Meeting Verification:
Upload all meeting slips directly to your patient file using the attachment upload feature in the Ritten Patient Portal.
- Sign in to your Ritten Patient Portal.
- Use the attachment upload feature to upload a clear photo, scan, or digital copy of your meeting verification.
- Include your total meetings for the month to date and your grand total to date with your documentation.
Meeting slips are no longer accepted by email. Please submit all meeting verification through the patient portal.
In Person Meetings:
- Record attendance on a signed attendance sheet or meeting slip that includes the date, time, location, and signature of the meeting facilitator or a group member authorized to verify attendance.
- Take a clear photo or scan of your meeting slip and upload it directly to your patient file using the attachment upload feature in the Ritten Patient Portal.
Online Meetings:
- Obtain attendance verification from the meeting facilitator. If the facilitator sends verification to your email, save a copy or take a clear screenshot.
- Upload your verification directly to your patient file using the Ritten Patient Portal attachment upload feature. Do not forward it by email to Clarity or your counselor.
Meeting Verification Requirements:
The requirements for documenting court-ordered self-help or mutual support meetings (such as AA/NA) include the following elements:
- Verification of Attendance: Individuals are required to provide proof that they attended each meeting (online or in-person).
- Accurate Record Keeping: Documentation should clearly list each meeting attended, including the date, time, and location. If a meeting slip or attendance sheet is used, it should be filled out at each meeting and kept for submission to the court, probation officer, or treatment provider.
- Submitting Documented Attendance: Regularly providing documented meeting verification to counselor or case manager.
Accurate Record Keeping:
Documentation should clearly list each meeting attended, including the date, time, and location. If a meeting slip or attendance sheet is used, it should be filled out at each meeting and kept for submission to the court, probation officer, or treatment provider.
Content of Documentation:
At a minimum, documentation should include:
- Name of the participant
- Date and time of each meeting attended
- Name or signature of the verifying individual
- Name or type of meeting/group
Keep Your Records!
Individuals should retain copies of all documentation in case questions arise or additional verification is needed by the court or supervising authority.
These requirements ensure that there is a verifiable record of compliance with court-ordered self-help meeting attendance, while also maintaining the privacy and
