R432-102-12. Clinical Services

(1) The hospital shall organize and establish an inpatient clinical services program that includes the following elements: detoxification; counseling; and, a referral process to outpatient programs.

(a) Detoxification services i.e., the systematic reduction or elimination of a toxic agent in the body by use of rest, fluids, medication, counseling and nursing care shall be provided according to medical orders and facility protocols.

(b) Counseling services i.e, individual, group, or family therapy shall be provided as indicated in the individual treatment plan. There shall be provision for educational, employment, or other counseling as needed.

(c) There shall be a referral process to outpatient treatment services coordinated with other hospital and community services for continuity of care. Counselors shall refer clients to public or private agencies for substance abuse rehabilitation, employment and educational counseling, as indicated in the individual treatment plan.

(2) The hospital may provide therapy programs and services on an outpatient basis. These programs and services shall be organized, staffed and managed according to the requirements and needs of the services offered. The therapy programs and services shall be subject to the same medical, administrative and quality assurance oversight as inpatient clinical services programs.