Section 29-2351. SERVICES AND SUPPORTS: STANDARDS FOR CORE REQUIREMENTS -- AFTERCARE PLANS

 

2351.1 The facility or program shall develop policies and procedures for developing patient aftercare plans to effectively transition patients into the community after discharge.

 

2351.2 The patient shall participate in the development of the aftercare plan. The lack of patient participation shall be documented.

 

2351.3 The aftercare plan shall identify supportive community services or other planned activities designed to sustain therapeutic gains, maintain sobriety, and promote further recovery.

 

2351.4 The aftercare plan shall include procedures for collecting information from the patient regarding outcomes of care for a minimum period of four (4) months after discharge. Except for substance abuse detoxification facilities or programs, staff shall attempt a minimum of three (3) follow-up contacts during the specified four (4) month period.

 

2351.5 Documentation of both successful and unsuccessful follow-up contacts shall be recorded in the patient’s record. This documentation shall include at least the following:

 

(a) Types, dates and times of contact or attempted contact;

 

(b) Reasons for unsuccessful contact, if applicable;

 

(c) Summaries of the contacts, including the patient’s progress or regression since discharge and in which areas; and,

 

(d) Plan for future follow-up contacts, if applicable.

 

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 9341 (November 24, 2000), adopting Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 7708, 7777 (September 22, 2000).