R501-15-8. Client Services

1. A service plan, to include specific educational and therapeutic goals, shall be developed within thirty days after admission.

a. A service plan shall be reviewed, updated, and signed by the client and a supervisor no less than quarterly.

i. the service plan shall include a quarterly reassessment of the suitability of the therapeutic school in providing for the client's needs.

b. A copy of the service plan shall be provided to the client's legal guardian within two weeks after it is developed and within two weeks after it is updated.

2. A therapeutic school shall have written policies and procedures describing how medical services will be promptly provided.

a. A therapeutic school that must travel more than thirty miles to an emergency room or 24-hour urgent care facility shall retain the on-call services of a medical practitioner and a licensed mental health therapist.

b. Upon admission, each client shall be informed of the right to consult with a medical practitioner or a licensed mental health therapist.

3. A client who has a serious illness, who sustains a serious injury, or who requests the services of a medical practitioner, shall receive an immediate assessment by a certified wilderness first responder, certified EMT, or a medical practitioner.

a. The therapeutic school shall attach the written assessment to an incident report.

b. The therapeutic school shall comply with the recommendations of the certified wilderness first responder, certified EMT, or medical practitioner.

4. A monthly schedule of activities shall be posted in the common area and the office. Monthly schedules of activities shall be filed and retained for a minimum of one year.

5. A therapeutic school's academic curriculum shall be accredited by an accrediting entity recognized by the Utah State Board of Education, or it shall present an educational service plan and educational funding plan in accordance with Section 62A-2-108.1.

a. The therapeutic school curriculum shall be provided to each client and the client's legal guardian prior to accepting any payment or processing any application to provide services.

b. The therapeutic school curriculum shall be reviewed and updated annually.

c. Modifications to the curriculum shall be provided to each client and the client's legal guardian within two weeks of any curriculum change.

6. The therapeutic school shall monitor and document each client's academic progress, and communicate this information to the client's legal guardian monthly.