Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 111-8-19-.22

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 24, 2024

Rule 111-8-19-.22 - Specialized Day Treatment Programs

Specialized day treatment programs emphasize continued abstinence, development of social support network and necessary lifestyle changes, educational skills, vocational skills, social and interpersonal skills, the understanding of addictive disease, and the continued commitment to a recovery program. The program provides structured treatment or therapeutic services, utilizing activity schedules as part of its operational method, i.e. plans or schedules of days or times of day for certain activities. The programs utilize methods, materials, settings, and outside resources that are appropriate to the development levels and ages of clients, and, age appropriate. These programs are provided over a period of several weeks or months and often follow detoxification or residential services. They may also utilize group and/or individual counseling and/or therapy. Such programs shall provide:

(a) Client intake, assessment, and admission; individual treatment planning; and discharge and aftercare shall be done in accordance with rules .13, .14, and .17. Additional admissions requirements, including laboratory tests, may be required by facility policy and/or determination of the medical/clinical director.

(b) Treatment must be provided by persons determined to be qualified by training, education, experience, and who are licensed/certified if required by state practice acts to render such services that meet the needs of the clients.

(c) Provisions shall be made for mandatory education of children in care in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 20-2-690et seq. or its successor statute.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 111-8-19-.22

O.C.G.A. §§ 26-5-5, 26-5-6.

Original Rule entitled "Specialized Day Treatment Programs" adopted. F. Sep. 9, 2013; eff. Sept. 29, 2013