La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-5697

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-5697 - Intensive Outpatient Treatment Services (ASAM Level 2.1)

A. The provider shall:

1. only admit clients clinically appropriate for ASAM level 2.1 into this program;

2. maintain a minimum of 9 contact hours per week for adults, at a minimum of three days per week, with a maximum of 19 hours per week;

3. maintain a minimum of 6 hours per week for children/adolescents, at a minimum of three days per week, with a maximum of 19 hours per week; and

4. review and update the treatment plan in collaboration with the client as needed or at a minimum of every 30 days.

B. Staffing. The provider shall ensure that:

1. a physician is on site as needed for the management of psychiatric and medical needs and on call 24 hours per day, seven days per week;

2. there is a clinical supervisor on-site 10 hours a week and on call 24 hours per day, seven days per week;

3. there is at least one LMHP or UP on site when clinical services are being provided;

4. each LMHP/UP caseload does not exceed 1:25 active clients; and

5. there are nursing services available as needed to meet the nursing needs of the clients.

a. Nursing services may be provided directly by the BHS provider or may be provided or arranged via written contract, agreement, policy, or other document. The BHS provider shall maintain documentation of such arrangement.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-5697

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 411714 (9/1/2015), Amended LR 481286 (5/1/2022).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2151-2161.