(1) Abuse--

a. The intentional infliction of physical harm or allowing another individual to inflict physical harm,

b. Causing injury or impairment by negligent acts or omissions,

c. Unreasonable or unlawful confinement,

d. A pattern of ridiculing or demeaning, making derogatory remarks to, verbally harassing, or threatening to inflict physical harm,

e. The perpetration of or allowing another to perpetrate sexual misconduct, assault, molestation, or incest,

f. The commercial exploitation or prostitution of a child, or

g. The inappropriate or illegal use of pharmacological substances.

(2) Administer--To give or apply a measured amount of medication to a client. Only Licensed medical staff may administer medication.

(3) Admission--The specific tasks necessary to admit a person to a substance abuse treatment service, such as completion of admission forms, notification of client rights and confidentiality regulations, explanation of the general nature and goals of the service, explanation of fees, and review of policies and procedures.

(4) Adolescent--An individual 17 years of age or younger.

(5) Adult--An individual 18 years of age or older.

(6) AIDS--The Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

(7) Ancillary services--The activities or care that is not specifically substance abuse treatment services but are necessary to ensure a client’s health, safety, and welfare, such as food, housing, or transportation.

(8) Annual--Once every 12 months.

(9) Client--A consumer of alcohol and other drug services provided by a licensee.

(10) CEU--Continuing education unit.

(11) Controlled substance--A pharmaceutical compound that is regulated according to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

(12) Counseling--The therapeutic interaction between a client, clients, or a client’s family and a counselor intended to improve, eliminate, or manage one or more of a client’s alcohol and other drug abuse issues which may include but are not limited to: a. Individual counseling provided to a client, b. Group counseling provided to more than one client or family, or c. Family counseling provided to a client and/or family members.

(13) Crisis intervention--A therapeutic interaction between a client and a staff member designed to ensure client safety or assist the client in resolving urgent problems.

(14) CSAT--The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment.

(15) DEA--The Federal Drug Enforcement Agency.

(16) Discharge Plan--The process of identifying, documenting, and coordinating services and resources needed to support the client’s recovery upon completion of treatment services.

(17) Discharge Summary--The documentation and analysis of the client’s progress in treatment including progress with identified treatment plan goals.

(18) Dispense--The distribution of medication by an individual with appropriate licensure.

(19) Dosage--The amount, frequency, and number of doses of medication for an individual.

(20) Employee--An individual holding a paid position employed by or under contract with a licensee.

(21) Governing authority--An individual or a controlling body that has the ultimate authority and responsibility for management of an agency.

(22) HIPAA--The Health Information Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and federal regulations adopted there under.

(23) HIV--The Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

(24) Intern--An individual who is enrolled in an academic program of a college or university and who provides counseling services at an agency as part of the academic program's requirements.

(25) Licensee--An individual, agency, or entity authorized by the Secretary of SRS to operate an alcohol or drug abuse treatment program.

(26) May--A statement or standard that defines an acceptable method that is recognized but not necessarily required.

(27) Medical--The services pertaining to care that are performed at the direction of physicians, dentists, nurses and other medical professionals on behalf of the client.

(28) Medical professional--A physician, physician assistant or nurse.

(29) Modality--A category of treatment services.

(30) Nurse--An individual licensed as a registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse according to K.S.A. 65 1113 and amendments thereto.

(31) Physical examination--The evaluation and diagnosis of the physical status and medical needs of the client by a licensed medical professional.

(32) Premises--A licensed facility where substance abuse services are provided and the facility's contiguous grounds

(33) Program philosophy--The theoretical values of a treatment approach.

(34) Program Sponsor--An individual named in the agency application to CSAT as responsible for the operation for the opioid treatment program and who assumes responsibility for all it’s employees including it’s practitioners, agents, or other persons providing medical, rehabilitative, or counseling services at the program or any of it’s medication units.

(35) Proprietor--An unincorporated business owned by a single individual.

(36) Qualified staff--An individual whose education, experience, and training has been evaluated and approved by Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services to provide the scope of practice afforded to an alcohol and drug credentialed counselor, counselor in training, or counselor assistant, as defined in R03-302, working in licensed/certified alcohol and drug treatment programs.

(37) Residential Program--A live-in alcohol/drug treatment program that operates 24 hours a day (e.g. intermediate, reintegration, therapeutic community, social detoxification services, inpatient, acute detoxification.)

(38) SAMHSA--The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

(39) Screening--A process or set of questions used to determine whether an individual meets the criteria for further assessments.

(40) Self administration of medication--Aid provided to a client in: a. Storing the client's medication, b. Reminding the client to take a medication, c. Verifying that the medication is taken as directed by the client's medical professional by: i. Confirming that a medication is being taken by the client for whom it is prescribed, ii. Checking the dosage against the label on the container, and iii. Confirming that the client is taking the medication as directed, d. Opening a medication container, or e. Observing the client while the client removes the medication from the container or takes the medication.

(41) Shall--A statement or standard that is to be followed and is a non negotiable segment of the standard in which it is used.

(42) Should--A statement or standard that is a preferred practice or procedure, and allows the use of effective alternatives.

(43) Signature--A handwritten or electronic production that affirms an individual’s review of a document.

(44) SRS--Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services.

(45) STI--A sexually transmitted infection.

(46) Substance abuse educational services--A face to face didactic group that provides information to clients or family members regarding alcohol and drug abuse and related problems.

(47) Substance abuse services--The array of services provided to an individual experiencing substance abuse problems which may include but is not limited to assessment, education, counseling and discharge planning.

(48) Treatment plan--A written description of the ongoing process and specific treatment services that addresses the client’s individual needs identified in the initial assessment and includes agreed upon goals and the resources to be utilized.

(49) Treatment program--Any entity which provides specialized services to individuals experiencing problems with alcohol and drugs through the provision of substance abuse services.

(50) Volunteer--An individual who provides service or assistance to an agency or organization without compensation.

(51) Week--Seven consecutive days.