6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1011-1-4.2

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

Section 6 CCR 1011-1-4.2 - Standards for Crisis Stabilization Services

4.2.1 The BHE shall ensure clients admitted for crisis stabilization services cannot be appropriately treated in a less restrictive setting.

4.2.2 Client stays shall generally be five (5) days or fewer, but may be extended when such extension is determined to be the most appropriate course of treatment based on an updated client assessment and service plan, as follows:

(A) When extending a client stay in the crisis stabilization services setting, the client shall be assessed for continued appropriateness for treatment in the crisis setting at least every three (3) days.

(B) When a client's assessment indicates the client should be transferred to a different setting but placement in that setting is delayed due to lack of availability, the BHE shall document that in the service plan, and continue reassessing the client in accordance with subpart (A), above.

(C) Assessments for continued stays in the crisis stabilization setting past seven (7) days shall include consideration regarding whether the client would be more appropriately served, and should be transferred to, a different level of care.

(D) The length of stay in the crisis stabilization services setting shall not exceed ten (10) days.

4.2.3 Crisis stabilization services shall meet the requirements of Part 2 of these rules, including, but not limited to requirements for screening, assessment, service planning, care coordination, discharge, and medication administration, with the following additions:

(A) A full psychiatric evaluation shall be provided within 24 hours of admission, performed by a physician or other professional authorized by law to order medications.

(B) Crisis stabilization services shall include, at a minimum:

(1) Medication management, and

(2) Individual and/or group counseling.

6 CCR 1011-1-4.2