Who is responsible for monitoring a member's aftercare plan if the treatment facility does not address it?

• A. The command
• B. The medical facility
• C. The member
• D. The legal office

Answer: (A)

Ensuring continuity of care through proper oversight falls to the command. When a treatment facility doesn’t address an aftercare plan, the responsibility to monitor and ensure follow-up rests with leadership because they are accountable for the member’s welfare and readiness. The command would typically assign a supervisor or case manager to oversee the aftercare, coordinate with medical staff, and track progress to make sure the plan is implemented and any gaps are addressed. The medical facility should provide and coordinate care, but if it hasn’t, leadership must step in to maintain continuity. The member plays an active role, but accountability for monitoring après-care sits with the command, not the legal office.