Sec.17a-20-42. Treatment plan

(a) The clinic shall ensure that there is an individualized treatment plan for each child within thirty (30) calendar days of the child's entry into the clinic's program unless documentation demonstrates why this was not possible.

(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 health.

(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 by the clinic as well as identify the person responsible for implementing or coordinating the implementation of the treatment plan. The treatment plan shall include referrals for relevant services that the clinic does not provide directly.

(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 specifies the frequency of treatment procedures.

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

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

(k) The clinic shall ensure that the treatment plan and any subsequent revisions are explained to the child and his parent or guardian in language understandable to these persons.

(l) The treatment plan shall be signed by the chief administrator of the clinic or his designee; the child, if he is capable of doing so, and the child's parent or guardian.

(m) 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 typewritten or entered in ink by a qualified staff member or consultant and shall be dated, legibly printed, signed by the person making the entry, and include the person's title.

(n) The clinic shall have policy and procedures governing the use of special treatment procedures which shall be consistent with state statutes and regulations, and shall receive prior approval by the department.

(o) The treatment-planning process is designed to ensure that care is appropriate to the individual's specific needs and shall provide an assessment of the severity of his or her condition, impairment, or disability.

(p) The treatment plan shall reflect the individual's clinical needs and condition and identify functional strengths and limitations.

(Adopted effective February 1, 1999)