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016.04.4-27. Aftercare Plan (AP)

AR ADC 016.04.4-27Arkansas Administrative Code

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 016. Department of Human Services
Division 04. Division of Behavioral Health
Rule 4. Licensure Standards for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Treatment Programs (Refs & Annos)
Ark. Admin. Code 016.04.4-27
016.04.4-27. Aftercare Plan (AP)
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AP1 The aftercare plan will be written one-week prior to target date of completion. The aftercare plan, implemented at discharge, shall minimally contain: a summary of client needs not treated; established goal(s) that address the untreated needs; and the means by which the goals will be met;
a. The staff person responsible for the aftercare plan is documented;
b. There is evidence of the client's participation in, and understanding of the treatment and aftercare planning process (client's signature);
c. Upon request by the client, the program shall provide a copy of the plans to the client.
AP2 Discharge Summary shall include but not be limited to the date, time, conditions of discharge, environmental change, client's perception of treatment offered, referrals made, date and signature, and credentials of staff.
AP3 The program shall have written policy and procedure denoting protocol for discharging clients abruptly to ensure the safety and welfare of clients during discharge. Documentation for such discharges shall include:
a. Reason for discharge;
b. Staff present at time of discharge;
c. All actions taken by program to remedy the situation to avoid discharge;
d. Notification of persons listed on emergency contact list;
e. Signed statement that personal property and medications has been returned to client upon discharge;
f. The transportation arrangement assistance offered, available and the method ultimately taken.
AP4 In the case where a client is discharged against medical advice, for non-compliance or in abstentia the program shall document that the Aftercare Plan has not been developed for these specific reasons.

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Adopted Dec. 26, 2010.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 016.04.4-27, AR ADC 016.04.4-27
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