R03-709 Inpatient Treatment Modality

A. Inpatient treatment is delivered in an acute care inpatient setting. This modality of care is appropriate for those individuals whose acute biomedical, emotional, behavioral and cognitive problems are so severe they require primary medical and nursing care. This program encompasses a planned regimen of 24-hour medically directed evaluation and treatment services. Although treatment is specific to substance abuse problems, the skills of the interdisciplinary team and the availability of support services allow the conjoint treatment of any co-occurring biomedical conditions and mental disorders that need to be addressed.

Review policy and procedure manual and verify it reflects the requirements as stated in R03-709 A.

 

B. A licensee providing inpatient treatment shall assign one qualified staff for every eight clients in residence.

Review policy and procedure manual and verify it reflects the requirements as stated in R03-709 B. Verify ratio by reviewing assigned counselors and client list.

 

C. The licensee shall maintain sufficient employees on duty 24 hours a day to meet the needs and protect the safety of clients. Employees on duty shall be awake on all shifts.

Review policy and procedure manual and verify it reflects the requirements as stated in R03-709 C.

 

D. A licensee providing inpatient treatment shall provide:

1. A licensed physician or nurse on site or on call, and

2. Licensed medical or nursing staff to monitor and administer medications on a 24 hour a day basis.

Review policy and procedure manual and verify it reflects the requirements as stated in R03-709 D. Review employee file and verify medical credentials.

 

E. A licensee providing inpatient treatment shall provide at least 40 hours each week of scheduled, structured activities to include:

1. A minimum of 10 hours per week of individual, group, and/or family counseling,

2. Life skills,

3. Recreational groups, and

4. Self-help support meetings.

Review policy and procedure manual and verify it reflects the requirements as stated in R03-709 E. Review program schedule to verify services provided. Review client file (progress notes) and verify services and number of counseling hours provided.

 

F. The duration of inpatient treatment should be determined by the individual’s illness and his or her response to treatment.

Review policy and procedure and verify it reflects the requirements as stated in R03-709 F.

 

F. A licensee providing inpatient treatment shall provide meals that comply with the dietary standards set forth in Section R03-503.

Review policy and procedure and verify it reflects the requirements as stated in R03-709 F.