ARSD 67:61:07:10. Transfer or discharge summary

An addiction counselor or an addiction counselor trainee shall complete a transfer or a discharge summary for a client, within five working days after the client is transferred or discharged, regardless of the reason for the transfer or discharge. A transfer or a discharge summary of the client's problems, course of treatment, and progress toward planned goals and objectives identified in the treatment plan must be maintained in the client's case record. A process must be in place to ensure that the transfer or discharge summary is completed in the management information system. When a client prematurely discontinues services, reasonable attempts must be made and documented by the agency to re-engage the client, if appropriate.