Section 7.70.220. Standards of service.

A behavioral health services provider must  
		(1) use appropriate and comprehensive standardized assessments to evaluate the needs of each recipient entering and receiving ongoing treatment by the provider;  
		(2) develop written comprehensive treatment plans based upon the assessed needs of the recipient;  
		(3) document new recipient orientation to services and all recipient participation in the development and implementation of treatment plans;  
		(4) render only those services that are documented in the treatment plan as medically necessary, clinically appropriate, and based on the assessed needs of the recipient;  
		(5) document all clinical services in a timely manner;  
		(6) provide services in a way that is culturally sensitive to the state's diverse population; and  
		(7) make appropriate referrals, provide appropriate information, and coordinate services with other service providers to ensure continuity of care when a recipient transfers to another provider or is discharged from services.  

Authorities

47.05.010;47.30.470;47.30.475;47.30.477;47.30.530;47.30.540;47.30.570;47.37.140

Notes

Authority

AS 47.05.010 AS 47.30.470 AS 47.30.475 AS 47.30.477 AS 47.30.530 AS 47.30.540 AS 47.30.570 AS 47.37.140

History

Eff. 10/1/2011, Register 199