Section 17a-20-51 - Written policies and procedures(a) The policies and operating procedures of the clinic shall be in writing, shall be reviewed no less than annually by the director of the clinic and shall be amended and expanded where necessary. The written policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to the following: enrollment of clients; treatment programs; discharge planning; supervision and discipline of clients; staffing requirements; and emergency medical care.(b) The clinic shall have written policies and procedures describing the diagnostic process including types of information to be obtained, procedures to be followed, and types of records to be maintained.(c) The clinic shall have written policies and procedures regarding family involvement and shall specify if family involvement is required for admission to the clinic's program.(d) A clinic shall have written policies and procedures to ensure that a wide range of treatment modalities are available, including, but not limited to individual, group, family and psychopharmacological modalities. The clinic may provide the following services: vocational or pre-vocational training; recreational programming; speech therapy; occupational therapy; in-home services; and, other services appropriate to the needs of the children being served.(e) Copies and any subsequent revisions thereof shall be made available to staff of the clinic. Copies and any subsequent revisions shall be provided to the department on at least an annual basis.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17a-20-51
Adopted effective February 1, 1999