R9-10-319. Detoxification Services

An administrator of a behavioral health inpatient facility authorized to provide detoxification services shall ensure that: 1. Detoxification services are available; 2. Policies and procedures state: a. Whether the behavioral health inpatient facility is authorized to provide involuntary, court-ordered alcohol treatment; b. Whether the behavioral health inpatient facility includes a local alcoholism reception center, as defined in A.R.S. § 36-2021; c. The types of substances for which the behavioral health inpatient facility provides detoxification services; d. The detoxification process or processes used by the behavioral health inpatient facility; and e. When an adjustable bed can be used by a patient and what actions are necessary, including supervision, to protect the patient’s health and safety when the patient is in an adjustable bed; and 3. A physician or registered nurse practitioner with skills and knowledge in providing detoxification services is present at the behavioral health inpatient facility or on- call.