LAC 48:I.9633
LAC 48:I.9633. Level II Services
Cite as La. Admin. Code tit. 48, pt. I, § 9633
A. In addition to the services required in §9617 of this Chapter, the Level II CRC-SU shall provide the following services.
1. A Level II CRC-SU shall provide continuous observation of the patient in order to determine the following:
a. adherence to the initial service plan;
b. response to medications;
c. response to therapeutic interventions; and
d. evidence of deterioration or stabilization of behaviors.
2. The Level II CRC-SU shall assure access to necessary medical supports and services in order to stabilize acute medical conditions.
3. The Level II CRC-SU shall provide therapeutic milieu that encompasses:
a. a calming physical environment;
b. staff members knowledgeable of therapeutic communication; and
c. an atmosphere conducive to enhancing the mental health of the patients being served.
4. The Level II CRC-SU shall conduct a psychosocial assessment on each patient within 24 hours of admission. This assessment shall be conducted by a licensed LMHP who has one year of documented crisis services and intervention experience:
5. The Level II CRC-SU shall develop an initial service plan for each patient admitted based on their individual needs that includes, but is not limited to the following:
a. continued reassessments;
b. brief behavioral health interventions;
c. family or support system involvement;
d. substance abuse treatment and relapse prevention, as indicated;
e. peer support services;
f. psychotropic medications; and
g. discharge planning and referral.