6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1011-1.2

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024

Section 6 CCR 1011-1.2 - Applicability

1.2.1 This chapter applies to the following:

(A) Entities licensed or eligible for licensure, prior to July 1, 2021, pursuant to 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 6 - Acute Treatment Units,

(B) Entities licensed or eligible for licensure, prior to July 1, 2021, as Crisis Stabilization Units pursuant to 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 9 - Community Clinics and Community Clinics and Emergency Centers,

(C) Entities licensed or eligible for licensure, prior to July 1, 2021, as a Community Mental Health Center or Community Mental Health Clinic pursuant to 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 2 -General Licensure Standards,

(D) Any services that were provided through contracts with previously licensed facilities as described in (A) through (C), above, and

(E) Any new entities of like nature.

1.2.2 All behavioral health entities, as defined herein, shall meet federal and state statutes and regulations, as applicable, including but not limited to:

(A)6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 2 - General Licensure Standards.

(B)8 CCR 1507-31, pertaining to building, fire, and life safety code standards and enforcement.

(C) This Chapter 3, as follows:

(1) All behavioral health entities shall meet the requirements of Parts 1 and 2, regardless of endorsement(s) held or services provided, and shall meet each of the following requirements, as appropriate, depending on the endorsement(s) held and services provided by the BHE:

(a) A behavioral health entity with an Outpatient Endorsement shall meet the requirements at Part 3.1, Endorsement Standards for All Outpatient Services, and, depending on the services provided, either or both of the following:

(i) Part 3.2, Standards for Outpatient Treatment Services.

(ii) Part 3.3, Standards for Walk-in Services.

(b) A behavioral health entity with a 24-hour/Overnight Endorsement shall meet the requirements at Part 4.1, Endorsement Standards for All 24-hour/Overnight Services, and, depending on the services provided, either or both of the following:

(i) Part 4.2, Standards for Crisis Stabilization Services

(ii) Part 4.3, Standards for Acute Treatment Services

(D)6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 24 and Sections 25-1.5-301 through 25-1.5-303, C.R.S, pertaining to medication administration, when relevant to the services provided.

(E)6 CCR 1007-2, Part 1, Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Disposal Sites and Facilities, Section 13, Medical Waste, when relevant to the services provided.

(F)6 CCR 1007-3, Part 262, Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste, when relevant to the services provided.

1.2.3 Contracted services provided within a behavioral health entity shall meet the standards established herein and are the responsibility of the licensee.

1.2.4 The behavioral health entity shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations

1.2.5 A behavioral health entity that is part of a larger health care system may fulfill the following requirements of this Chapter 3 through a central system common to the entire organization, when the intent of the requirements of this chapter is met and if the specific policies applicable to relevant physical locations and service endorsements have been identified and made accessible to behavioral health entity personnel:

(A) Administrative record requirements,

(B) Policies and procedures requirements,

(C) Client records requirements, and

(D) Personnel management system.

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