Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 82 - DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Chapter 82-4
Subject 82-4-1 - CHILD AND ADOLESCENT CRISIS STABILIZATION UNITS
Rule 82-4-1-.07 - Operational Scope of Services
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
Each C & A CSU shall have a detailed description of the scope of services under which the C & A CSU operates that includes, but is not limited to:
1.The C & A CSU shall describe its capacity to serve both voluntary and involuntary individuals;
2.The C & A CSU shall clearly state in its policy that it is not a treatment facility; as defined in O.C.G.A. Secs. 37-1-29, 37-3-1(18);
3.The services offered within the C & A CSU shall be provided in a community based setting, and shall be described as crisis residential services rather than inpatient or hospital level of care service;
4.The C & A CSU shall not advertise or hold itself out as a hospital nor shall it bill for hospital or inpatient services;
5.The C & A CSU shall be exempt from any requirement of Georgia's Certificate of Need (CON) program;
6.The C & A CSU shall pursue with due diligence operating agreements in writing, with one or more healthcare providers, to provide care that is beyond its scope. Operating agreements shall be updated at a minimum every five (5) years as evidenced by date and signatures on the agreement document;
7.The average annual length of stay in the crisis beds of the C & A CSU shall not exceed fourteen (14) calendar days;
8.The C & A CSU shall report census and length of stay data as required to the Department;
9.The C & A CSU shall give priority consideration to serving those individuals without private health care coverage;
10.Individuals shall be billed in accordance with Departmental policy on payment for services. Fees for individuals served under the Department of Human Services or under the Department of Juvenile Justice shall be set by mutual agreement between Departments;
11.The C & A CSU shall not refuse to receive, evaluate, or stabilize any individual who meets the criteria for services as defined in O.C.G.A. Sec. 37-1-29 and Departmental Policy;
12.The C & A CSU shall not operate solely as a twenty-four hour residential service offering detoxification;
13.The C & A CSU shall not provide study and report services; and
14.The C & A CSU shall not be available for court ordered placement for the purpose of temporary placement only.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 37-1-29, 37-2-11.
