ARSD 67:62:08:14. Transfer or discharge summary

A transfer or discharge summary must be completed within five working days after termination or discontinuation of services. A transfer or 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 case record. A policy and procedures must be in place to ensure that the transfer or discharge is completed in the management information system. If a client prematurely discontinues services, reasonable attempts must be made by the center to re-engage the client into services, if appropriate. The attempts made must be documented in the client's clinical record.