2359. SPECIALITY SERVICES -- STANDARDS FOR THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

2359 SPECIALITY SERVICES -- STANDARDS FOR THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES 2359.1 A substance abuse treatment facility or program shall provide structured therapeutic recreational activities: (a) Designed to assist the individual to learn ways to use leisure time constructively, develop new personal interests and skills, and increase social adjustment; and (b) Not including time allocated for unstructured leisure or chores. 2359.2 A recreation therapist shall annually review and approve the written plan and shall consult with staff. A recreation therapist shall have a bachelor’s degree with specialization in recreation therapy and one (1) year of supervised experience in recreation therapy or shall be certified as a therapeutic recreation specialist by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreational Certification. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 9341 (November 24, 2000), adopting Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 7708, 7794 (September 22, 2000).