Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.106 - HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
Subchapter 37.106.14 - Minimum Standards for Chemical Dependency Facilities
Rule 37.106.1473 - ASAM 3.5 CLINICALLY MANAGED HIGH INTENSITY RESIDENTIAL (ADULT)/MEDIUM INTENSITY RESIDENTIAL (ADOLESCENT) SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER FACILITY REQUIREMENTS

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 37.106.1473

Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024

(1) To be licensed to provide ASAM 3.5 services as outlined in the ASAM Criteria, a SUDF must provide on-site 24-hour awake staffing and meet the following staffing requirements:

(a) a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse acting within the scope of the license issued by the Department of Labor and Industry available for consultation within 24 hours in person or by telephone;

(b) clinical director;

(c) licensed addiction counselors or mental health professionals in sufficient numbers to provide counseling and therapy services to clients with substance use and mental disorders as described by this chapter and in accordance with the clients' individualized treatment plans;

(d) a licensed addiction counselor or mental health professional must be on-site or on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week;

(e) care managers in sufficient numbers to provide services to clients required by this chapter and in accordance with the clients' individualized treatment plans; and

(f) rehabilitation aides in sufficient number to provide direct care support services as outlined in the clients' individualized treatment plans.

(2) Daily clinical skilled treatment services, in addition to other scheduled psychosocial rehabilitation services, must be provided on-site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

(3) The SUDF must provide recreational activities daily.

(4) The SUDF must coordinate transfers with other licensed health care facilities or correctional facilities.

(5) Coordination of necessary services (medical, laboratory, toxicology, psychiatric, psychological, emergency) or other levels of care must be available through direct affiliation or referral processes.

AUTH: 50-5-103, MCA; IMP: 50-5-103, MCA

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