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28 Pa. Code § 709.122. Detoxification.

§ 709.122. Detoxification.

 (a)  Intake and admission.

   (1)  Intake procedures, other than initial medical or psychiatric care, shall be performed at a time when the client is mentally and physically capable of comprehension and response.

   (2)  Intake procedures shall include documentation of:

     (i)   Drug or alcohol history, or both.

     (ii)   Consent to treatment.

 (b)  Client records. There shall be a complete client record on an individual which includes information relative to the client’s involvement with the project. This shall include, but not be limited to the following:

   (1)  Consent forms.

   (2)  Drug and alcohol support plan.

   (3)  Record of service provided.

   (4)  Drug and alcohol aftercare plan, if applicable.

   (5)  Follow-up information.

 (c)  Client management services.

   (1)  There shall be a written plan that delineates specific service planning and counseling approaches used to promote client interest in participating in necessary treatment following the detoxification process.

   (2)  The project shall develop a written client aftercare policy.

   (3)  The project shall develop a written client follow-up policy.

Cross References

   This section cited in 31 Pa. Code §  89.621 (relating to inpatient detoxification services).



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