Sec.17a-147-10. Written policies and procedures

(a) The policies and operating procedures of the extended day treatment program covering the selection, emergency medical care, discipline, discharge planning, treatment program, staffing pattern and supervision of the children shall be clearly stated in writing, reviewed no less than annually by the persons responsible for the total operation of the program, and kept current.

(b) The program shall have written policies and procedures describing the diagnostic process including types of information to be obtained, procedures to be followed, and types of records to be maintained. Assessments shall be conducted in the following areas: presenting problems, family history and current functioning, social and environmental situations, educational functioning, physical and medical history, developmental history, strengths and weaknesses, prior treatment, and demographic data.

(c) The extended day treatment program shall have written policies and procedures regarding family involvement and shall specify if family involvement is required for admission to the program.

(d) An extended day treatment program shall have written policies and procedures to ensure that a wide range of treatment modalities are available, including, but not limited to individual, group, family and psychopharmacological modalities. The program may provide the following services: vocational or pre-vocational training; recreational programming; speech therapy; occupational therapy; and, other services appropriate to the needs of the children being served.

(e) Copies and any subsequent revisions thereof shall be made available to staff of the program. Copies and any subsequent revisions shall be provided to the department on at least an annual basis.

(Effective August 1, 1994)