R501-1-12. Program Intake and Discharge Requirements

(1) The licensee shall complete an intake screening before accepting a client into the program that includes at least: (a) verification that the client meets the eligibility requirements of the program; (b) verification that the client does not meet any of the exclusionary criteria that the program identified in policy as unable to serve; (c) description of presenting needs; and (d) suicide risk screening. (2) A licensee serving substance use disorder clients may not admit anyone who is unresponsive or unable to consent to care because the individual is experiencing convulsions, in shock, delirium tremens, in a coma, or unconscious. (3) A licensee serving incarcerated or court-mandated justice involved clients shall: (a) conduct a criminogenic risk assessment; (b) comply with Justice Reinvestment Initiative certification requirements in accordance with Title R523; and (c) separate high and low criminogenic risk populations. (4) The licensee shall ensure that , the client, parent, or guardian signs and receives copies of the following agreements to be maintained as client records: (a) determination of eligibility; (b) fee agreement outlining costs of services including program, client, parent, or guardian responsibility for payment; and (c) signed consent for treatment that outlines: (i) rules of the program; (ii) expectations of clients, parents, and guardians; (iii) services to be provided; (iv) Medicaid number, insurance information, and identification of any other entities that are billed for the client's services; (v) client rights; and (vi) licensing contact information. (5) The licensee shall ensure that a discharge plan identifies resources available to a client and includes: (a) reason for discharge or transfer; (b) aftercare plan; (c) summary of services provided; and (d) progress evaluation.