Section 17a-20-44 - Discharge and aftercare procedures(a) The clinic shall establish criteria for discharge, including administrative and emergency discharges.(b) When a child is discharged, the clinic shall compile a complete written discharge summary within thirty (30) days of the date of discharge.(c) The discharge summary shall include the name, address and telephone number of the clinic. It shall also include a summary of the treatment services which have been provided; progress in treatment; treatment needs which remain; specification of follow-up services, including alternate service possibilities, the identification of those responsible for such follow-up; and recommendations for any other services.(d) When the discharge date is not in accordance with the child's treatment plan, the following items shall be added to the summary: the circumstances leading to the unplanned discharge; the actions taken by the clinic regarding the discharge and the reason for these actions.(e) All discharge documentation shall be maintained in the child's case record.(f) Services shall reflect continuity in care from assessment and diagnosis, to planning, and treatment of those served. Each client shall receive Case Management as part of their services, meaning that each child shall be provided coordination among service providers when multiple providers exist.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17a-20-44
Adopted effective February 1, 1999