6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1011-1-3.2
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024
Section 6 CCR 1011-1-3.2 - Standards for Outpatient Treatment Services3.2.1 If a BHE provides outpatient treatment services, the standards in this Part 3.2 shall be met.3.2.2 The BHE shall ensure outpatient treatment services are provided by personnel meeting the qualifications at Part 2.4.3.2.3 Client service plans shall be created within fourteen (14) days after assessment.3.2.4 Outpatient treatment services shall be provided in accordance with the client's service plan.3.2.5 Outpatient treatment services shall be documented in the client's record in accordance with Part 2.7 of these rules, with the following additions: (A) The client record shall include progress notes, documenting a chronological record of treatment, session activity, and progress toward client-specific treatment goals.(B) A progress note shall be recorded for each outpatient treatment session, including date and type of service, except that if the client is receiving outpatient treatment services for twenty (20) or more hours per week, a progress note shall be recorded at least weekly.(C) Progress notes shall include any significant change in physical, behavioral, cognitive, and functional condition and action taken by personnel to address the individual's changing needs.(D) Progress notes shall be signed and dated or electronically approved by the author at the time they are written, with at least first initial, last name, and degree and/or professional credentials.(E) Telephone orders shall be recorded at the time they are given and authenticated as soon as practical.3.2.6 The BHE shall ensure clients are notified on procedures for accessing behavioral health emergency services outside of normal business hours.