When designing a treatment program, which is NOT an appropriate ultimate outcome?

The ultimate outcomes of a treatment program should focus on measurable improvements in the individual's skills and behaviors that lead to a better quality of life. These outcomes serve as objectives that drive the interventions and provide a basis for assessing the effectiveness of the program.

In this context, the convenience of staff is not aligned with the primary purpose of therapeutic interventions, which is to enhance the individual's functioning and well-being. While staff convenience may be a logistical consideration in the implementation of a program, it does not represent a meaningful or beneficial outcome for the individual receiving treatment. Instead, outcomes should emphasize the individual's progress, such as improvement in social skills, reduction in problem behaviors, and increased independence in daily activities, all of which are directly related to the client's growth and quality of life.

Focusing on meaningful outcomes ensures that treatment programs are person-centered and aimed at achieving significant changes that are valuable to the individual rather than merely facilitating ease of operation for staff.