Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 048 - Health, Department of
Sub-Agency 0054 - Substance Abuse
Chapter 4 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
Section 4-2 - Client Confidentiality and Consents

(a) Programs shall ensure compliance with 42 CFR Part 2, 45 CFR Part 160 and 164, and other legal restrictions affecting confidentiality of alcohol, drug abuse and medical client records. Each client shall review and sign a statement showing that confidentiality was explained to them and that they understand what information is protected and under what circumstances information can or cannot be released. Information not addressed in Federal or local laws shall be addressed through policy and procedures developed by the program and approved by the governing board, if applicable.

(b) Programs shall utilize consent for treatment forms signed by the client and legal guardian, if applicable.

(c) Programs shall develop rules governing the treatment process, and the client and legal guardian, if applicable, shall sign a form showing that they understand the rules and accept them. Rules shall detail the type of infractions or conditions that must occur for a client to be terminated from a program. Appropriate consequences shall be documented in regard to rule infractions that do not require immediate termination, and must be addressed in the client's individualized treatment plan with appropriate timeframes for clients to address infractions prior to terminating the client.

(d) Programs shall have an acknowledgment by the client and legal guardian that the service admission policies and procedures were explained, if applicable.

(e) Programs shall have a copy of the signed and dated client rights form that was reviewed with and provided to the client and legal guardian, if applicable.

(f) A copy of documentation of the sliding fee agreement.

(g) Programs shall have a client grievance procedure. The client and legal guardian, if applicable, shall sign a form showing that they understand the procedures for filing a complaint. At a minimum, the procedure shall include review by the Executive Director of the program and review by the governing board, when applicable. If the client is not satisfied with the results of this process, the client can make a formal complaint in writing to the Division.