La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-5707

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

Section I-5707 - Clinically Managed High-Intensity Residential Treatment Services (ASAM Level 3.5)

A. The provider shall:

1. admit only clients clinically appropriate for ASAM level 3.5 into its Clinically Managed High Intensity Residential Treatment Services;

2. the treatment plan is reviewed in collaboration with the client as needed, or at a minimum of every 30 days and documented accordingly;

3. provide case management that is:

a. provided by a care coordinator who is on duty as needed; or

b. assumed by the clinical staff.

B. Staffing. The provider shall ensure that:

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

2. there is a clinical supervisor available for clinical supervision when needed and by telephone for consultation;

3. the provider shall have one licensed RN on call 24/7 to perform nursing duties for the provider; and

4. there shall be at least one LMHP or UP on duty at least 40 hours per week;

5. for adult staffing patterns:

a. each LMHP/UPs caseload shall not exceed 1:12;

b. there shall be at least one direct care aide on duty on all shifts with additional as needed; and

c. there shall be at least one licensed nurse on duty during the day and evening shifts to meet the nursing needs of the clients. 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;

6. for children/adolescent staffing patterns:

a. each LMHP/UPs caseload shall not exceed 1:8; and

b. there shall be at least two direct care aides on duty during all shifts with additional as needed. The ratio of aides to clients shall not exceed 1:8. On therapy outings, the ratio shall be at least 1:5;

c. there shall be a psychologist available when needed; and

d. there shall be a licensed nurse on duty to meet the nursing needs of the clients.

i. 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-5707

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 411717 (9/1/2015), Amended LR 481287 (5/1/2022).

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