Section 17a-20-41 - Assessment process(a) The assessment of a client shall be conducted by one or more qualified staff members. There shall be a written report of the assessment and the report shall describe the methods and material used in the evaluation. Any formal or informal tests which are used shall be named in the report and any scores obtained shall be included. Information shall be obtained regarding the client's medical, psychological, developmental and familial history; educational status and academic achievement; social and emotional background and status, the presenting problems and any other relevant information. The assessment shall yield information regarding the client's strengths and weaknesses.(b) During the assessment, the child's age, cultural background and dominant language or mode of communication shall be considered.(c) The information obtained through assessment should determine the client's treatment.(d) In all clinics, a mechanism shall exist that is designed to coordinate and facilitate the family's or guardian's involvement throughout the assessment process. This mechanism includes: (1) An assessment of the effect of the family or guardian on the condition of the individual served and the effect of that condition on the family or guardian;(2) An assessment of the individual's legal custody status, when applicable;(3) An assessment of the individual's growth and development, including physical history, emotional, cognitive, educational, nutritional, and social development;(4) An assessment of the individual's play and daily activity needs;(5) The family's or guardian's expectations for and involvement in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the individual served.(e) The clinic shall be able to perform psychological and psychiatric evaluations as needed.(f) In the event a clinic provides substance abuse laboratory testing, the clinic shall comply with all relevant state and federal requirements.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17a-20-41
Adopted effective February 1, 1999