Sec.17a-147-33. Treatment plan

(a) The extended day treatment program shall ensure that there is a written individualized treatment plan for each child within thirty (30) calendar days of the child's entry into the program.

(b) The treatment plan shall specify measurable and time-bounded goals and objectives to be achieved by the child and family in order to establish or re-establish emotional or physical health as well as maximum growth and adaptive capabilities.

(c) These goals shall be based on periodic assessments of the child and, when appropriate, the child's family.

(d) The treatment plan shall specify any specialized services or treatment to be provided as well as identify the person responsible for implementing or coordinating the implementation of the treatment plan.

(e) The treatment plan shall delineate the specific criteria to be met for termination of treatment. Such criteria shall be part of the initial treatment plan and all subsequent plans.

(f) The treatment plan shall identify the supports and resources that may be required for discharge.

(g) Preliminary plans for discharge shall be discussed as well as alternative aftercare programs, when appropriate.

(h) The treatment plan shall specify the anticipated discharge date.

(i) The number of contacts shall be specified for the delivery of treatment services.

(j) The extended day treatment program shall ensure that the treatment plan and any subsequent revisions are explained to the child, his parent or guardian and the referring agency, in language understandable to these persons.

(k) The treatment plan shall be signed by the chief administrator of the extended day treatment program or his designee; a representative of the referring agency or person; the child, if he is capable of doing so; and the child's parent or guardian.

(l) In accordance with the treatment plan, each record shall contain notes which document services provided and progress made toward goals and objectives. Each note shall be entered in ink by a qualified staff member or consultant and shall be dated, legibly printed, singed by the person making the entry, and include the person's title.

(Effective August 1, 1994)