R523-2-6. LMHA/LSAA Program Standards

  (1) The Division establishes minimum standards for LMHA/LSAA programs.

  (a) Each LMHA/LSAA program shall have the appropriate current license issued by the Office of Licensing, Department of Human Services and any other required licenses.

  (b) Each LMHA/LSAA shall have a comprehensive plan of service which shall be reviewed and updated at least annually to reflect changing needs. The plan shall:

  (i) Be consistent with the Division Directives for the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health;

  (ii) Designate the projected use of state and federal contracted dollars and the 20% county match dollars; and

  (iii) Define the LMHA/LSAA's priorities for service and the population to be served.

  (c) Each LMHA shall provide or arrange for the provision of services within the following continuum of care:

  (i) Inpatient care and services (hospitalization);

  (ii) Residential care and services;

  (iii) Day treatment and psycho-social rehabilitation;

  (iv) Outpatient care and services;

  (v) Twenty-four hour crisis care and services;

  (vi) Psychotropic medication management;

  (vii) Case management services;

  (viii) Community supports including in-home services, housing, family support services and respite services;

  (ix) Consultation, education and preventative services, including case consultation, collaboration with other county service agencies, public education and public information; and

  (x) Services to persons incarcerated in a county jail or other county correctional facility.

  (d) Each LSAA shall provide or arrange for the provision of services within the following continuum of care:

  (i) Universal prevention;

  (ii) Selective prevention;

  (iii) Indicated prevention including the educational series approved by the Division in R523-11 for individuals convicted of driving under the influence; and

  (iv) Treatment services prescribed by Division contract and Directives; and

  (v) Recovery Support Services.

  (e) Each LMHA/LSAA shall participate in a yearly on-site evaluation conducted by the Division.

  (f) The LMHA/LSAA shall be responsible for monitoring and evaluating all subcontracts to ensure:

  (i) Services delivered to consumers commensurate with funds provided; and

  (ii) Progress is made toward accomplishing contract goals and objectives.

  (g) The LMHA/LSAA shall conduct a minimum of one site visit per year with each subcontractor. There shall be a written report to document the review activities and findings, a copy of which will be made available to the Division.