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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 22. HEALTH |
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SubTilte 22-A. MENTAL HEALTH |
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Chapter 22-A36. CHILD CHOICE PROVIDERS - SPECIALIZED SERVICES AND REIMBURSEMENT RATES |
Section 22-A3602. CHOICE CARE COORDINATION
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3602.1Choice Care Coordination is care coordination provided by a Child Choice Provider to a child or youth in the legal care and custody of CFSA.
3602.2 Choice Care Coordination is the implementation of the comprehensive care plan through appropriate linkages, referrals, coordination, consultation and follow-up to needed services and support. Care Coordination consists of the following services:
(a) Attending interdisciplinary team meetings for ongoing assessment and diagnostic services;
(b) Providing telephonic consults and outreach;
(c) Following up on service delivery by providers, both internal and external to the treatment program, and ensuring communication and coordination of services;
(d) Contacting consumers who have unexcused absences from program appointments or from other critical off-site service appointments to reengage them and promote recovery efforts;
(e) Making appointments and providing telephonic reminders of appointments;
(f) Assisting with arrangements such as transportation;
(g) Providing individual and family training to consumers to develop necessary coping skills to achieve and maintain recovery and support stability in placements within the community; and
(h) Engaging in measures that ensure that services are delivered in a manner that is culturally and linguistically competent.
3602.3Choice Care Coordination may be provided by credentialed staff supervised by a qualified practitioner in accordance with the Department of Behavioral Health policy on supervision, or by a qualified practitioner.