R501-11-13. Specialized Services

A. The program shall not admit those who are currently experiencing convulsions, in shock, delirium tremens, in a coma, or unconscious.

B. The program shall complete a preliminary screening at the time an individual presents for service to determine appropriateness for social model detox. The intake evaluation is completed within seven days.

C. Consumers shall demonstrate recent evidence of a Tuberculosis screening or be tested for Tuberculosis within one weeks. Clients who exhibit signs of possible active tuberculosis will be screened immediately with assistance from the local health department. Health department recommendations will be followed. Program staff will be tested every six months.

D. Once the client has completed the acute detox period as demonstrated by reasonable physical and psychological stability, case managers will conduct an evaluation to determine the treatment referral.