Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 82 - DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Chapter 82-3
Subject 82-3-1 - ADULT CRISIS STABILIZATION UNITS
Rule 82-3-1-.10 - Provision of Individualized Care

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 82-3-1-.10

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

1. An Individualized Recovery Plan (IRP) shall be developed and written within seventy- two (72) hours of admission on the basis of assessments conducted by the physician, registered nurse and professional social work or counseling staff. A major goal of each IRP shall be the individual's stabilization and recovery. For individuals with both substance abuse and mental health diagnoses, the IRP shall address issues relative to both diagnoses.

2. At a minimum, this IRP shall be developed in collaboration with the individual, and shall include the following:

a. A problem statement or statement of needs to be addressed;

b. Goals that are consistent with the individual's needs, realistic, measurable, linked to symptom reduction, and attainable by the individual during the individual's projected length of stay;

c. Objectives, stated in terms that allow measurement of progress, that build on the individual's strengths;

d. Specific treatment offerings, methods of treatment and staff responsible to deliver the treatments;

e. Interventions and preferred approaches that are responsive to findings of past trauma and abuse;

f. Evidence of involvement by the individual, as documented by his or her signature or refusal/ability to sign;

g. Signatures of all staff participating in the development of the plan.

3. The IRP shall be reviewed at a minimum every seventy-two (72) hours by a treatment team to assess the need for the individual's continued stay in the CSU. The IRP shall be updated as appropriate when the individual's condition or needs change.

4. The physician shall, at a minimum:

a. Conduct the initial assessment of the individual;

b. Establish a diagnosis and write care orders;

c. Document the rationale for medications prescribed;

d. Assess the individual's response to care and services provided; and

e. Conduct an assessment of the individual at the time of discharge.

5. Discharge summary information shall be provided to the individual at the time of discharge that includes:

a. Criteria describing evidence of stabilization and discharge planning;

b. Significant findings relevant to the individual's recovery (strengths, needs, preferences);

c. Specific instructions for ongoing care;

d. Individualized recommendations for continued care to include recovery supports, community services, if indicated; and

e. Contact information for how to access community services.

O.C.G.A. Secs. 37-1-29, 37-3-64, 37-3-162, 37-7-64, 37-7-162.

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