Section R4-6-1102. Treatment Plan

A licensee shall:

1.        Work jointly with each client or the client’s legal repre- sentative to prepare an integrated, individualized, written treatment plan, based on the licensee’s provisional or principal diagnosis and assessment of behavior and the treatment needs, abilities, resources, and circumstances of the client, that includes:

a.         One or more treatment goals;

b.        One or more treatment methods;

c.         The date when the client’s treatment plan will be reviewed;

d.        If a discharge date has been determined, the after- care needed;

e.         The dated signature of the client or the client’s legal representative; and

f.         The dated signature of the licensee;

2.        Review and reassess the treatment plan:

a.         According to the review date specified in the treat- ment plan as required under subsection (1)(c); and

b.        At least annually with the client or the client’s legal representative to ensure the continued viability and effectiveness of the treatment plan and, where appropriate, add a description of the services the cli- ent may need after terminating treatment with the licensee;

3.        Ensure that all treatment plan revisions include the dated signature of the client or the client’s legal representative and the licensee;

4.        Upon written request, provide a client or the client’s legal representative an explanation of all aspects of the client’s condition and treatment; and

5.        Ensure that a client’s treatment is in accordance with the client’s treatment plan.

Historical Note

New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2700, effective July 1, 2004 (Supp. 04-2). Amended by final exempt rulemaking pursuant to Laws 2015, Chapter 154, § 10, at 21 A.A.R. 2630, effective November 1,

2015 (Supp. 15-4).