Section R9-21-304. Interim and Emergency Services

A.       At an applicant’s first visit with a qualified clinician and after a determination of eligibility the qualified clinician shall:

1.        Determine whether the applicant or client needs interim services prior to the development and acceptance of the ISP;

2.        If the applicant or client needs interim services, identify the interim services that are consistent with the appli- cant’s or client’s preferences and needs and the findings in the assessment;

3.        Arrange for the provision of the interim services identi- fied by the qualified clinician; and

4.        Document in the client’s record the interim services that shall be provided to the applicant or client.

B.       If a qualified clinician determines that an emergency exists necessitating immediate intervention, emergency or crisis ser- vices shall be provided immediately.

Historical Note

Adopted under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chap- ter 6 pursuant to Laws 1992, Ch. 301, § 61, effective October 7, 1992; received in the Office of the Secretary of State October 14, 1992 (Supp. 92-4). Amended by

exempt rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 3296, effective June 30,

2003 (Supp. 03-2).