Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.106 - HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
Subchapter 37.106.30 - Eating Disorder Centers
Rule 37.106.3015 - EATING DISORDER CENTERS (EDC): CLIENT SCREENING AND ASSESSMENTS

(1) An EDC must have a screening procedure for the early detection of risk of imminent harm to self or others. The procedure must:

(2) An EDC must complete a clinical intake assessment within three contacts, for each client, and must be updated annually.

(3) Clinical intake assessments must be conducted by a licensed mental health professional trained in clinical assessments and must include the following information in a narrative form to substantiate the client's diagnosis and provide sufficient detail to plan of care goals and objectives:

(4) The clinical intake assessment must include an assessment of the client's food-related behaviors including the client's beliefs, perceptions, attitudes, and behavior regarding food. The assessment may include family observations regarding the individual's food-related behavior when available.

(5) Within two weeks of admission into the program the EDC must perform or make a documented referral for the following tests, screenings, and procedures based on the needs of the client:

(6) The EDC may accept test results required in (5) from other health care professionals completed within two weeks prior to acceptance for services.

(7) The EDC must maintain a current list of providers who accept referrals for assessments and services not provided by the EDC.