Rule 111-8-19-.17 - Discharge Summaries and Aftercare PlansA program must complete an individualized discharge summary for all clients discharged and also an aftercare plan for continuing services and support for those clients who complete their course of treatment.
(a) Discharge Summary. A discharge summary shall be completed within seven working days of discharge for clients who leave the program before completing treatment. A summary shall be completed by the person who has primary responsibility for coordinating or providing for the care of the client, and it shall include a final assessment of the client's status at the time of discharge, summary of progress towards treatment goals, and the reasons the client was discharged prior to completing treatment. For those who complete treatment, the discharge summary must be completed within ten working days and must include aftercare plans.(b) Aftercare Plans. Aftercare plans for continuing services and support shall be developed and completed prior to discharge for clients who complete treatment. The plan shall be completed by the person who has primary responsibility for coordinating or providing for the care of the client, and it shall include a final assessment of the client's status at the time of discharge, summary of progress towards treatment goals, a description of what services and supports the client is expected to need following discharge, and a description of potential barriers to overcome to maintain a drug free life style. The client must participate in aftercare planning, and if applicable, parents, or guardians, or responsible persons must participate whenever feasible.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 111-8-19-.17
O.C.G.A. §§ 26-5-5, 26-5-6.
Original Rule entitled "Discharge Summaries and Aftercare Plans" adopted. F. Sep. 9, 2013; eff. Sept. 29, 2013.