Which action completes the seventh step of program referrals?

• A. First Step of TRAS - Tool
• B. Program completion - Close referral correctly and submit a board transmittal if needed
• C. Second Step of TRAS - Timeliness
• D. Third Step of TRAS - Score

Answer: (B)

In this workflow, the final step is to wrap things up by closing the referral and handling the required documentation. Closing the referral correctly and submitting a board transmittal if needed finalizes the process, updates the case file to show a completed referral, and ensures the board is informed of the outcome or disposition. This keeps records accurate, supports accountability, and triggers any necessary follow-up actions.

The other options relate to earlier stages of the process—gathering or preparing information (the initial TRAS tool), checking timeliness, or scoring the referral. They are important for building the case, but they do not complete the referral. The closing action is what actually completes the seventh step by finalizing the referral in the system and communicating the result to the board if required.