Section 29-2358. SPECIALTY SERVICES -- STANDARDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN

 

2358.1 A developmental assessment must be completed within three (3) days if a child of a patient is formally admitted to a substance abuse treatment facility or program serving parents and their children.

 

2358.2 The developmental assessment is intended to provide information particularly related to how substance abuse has impacted or is impacting, the child’s social, emotional, and behavioral development, as well as how well the child’s physical safety and nutritional needs have been met.

 

2358.3 The assessment shall result in a goal plan for the child, shall identify interventions directly related to the child, and shall provide appropriate services and information to the parent regarding parenting skills. Referrals shall be made when needed for early childhood intervention and therapeutic child development facility.

 

2358.4 The following outline shall be used in the assessment of the child and shall be appropriate to the age of the child:

 

(a) Prenatal and birth history;

 

(b) Early childhood development;

 

(c) Past/recent relationship with caregivers;.

 

(d) Description of child;

 

(e) School or preschool experience;

 

(f) Sibling relationship;

 

(g) Hobbies, interests, skills;

 

(h) Parents’ description of child’s problems and needs;

 

(i) Summary and impression; and

 

(j)  Recommendations.

 

2358.5 Professional staff eligible to complete the assessment shall include:

 

(a) An addiction counselor with a minimum of two (2) years experience in the treatment and assessment of children;

 

(b) A social worker, nurse, psychologist or physician licensed in the District who has at least one (1) year experience in the assessment and treatment of children; or

 

(c) A graduate of an accredited college or university with a Masters’ degree in psychology, counseling, psychiatric nursing, who has two (2) years full time experience in the treatment and assessment of children.

 

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 9341 (November 24, 2000), adopting Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 7708, 7792 (September 22, 2000).