La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-5699

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-5699 - Ambulatory Withdrawal Management with Extended On-Site Monitoring (ASAM Level 2-WM) (Adults Only)

A. The BHS provider shall:

1. only admit clients clinically appropriate for ASAM level 2-WM into this program;

2. review and update the treatment plan in collaboration with the client as needed or at a minimum of every 30 days; and

3. ensure that level 2-WM services are offered in conjunction with intensive outpatient treatment services (ASAM level 2.1);

B. Staffing. The provider shall ensure that:

1. a physician is on-site at least 10 hours per week during operational hours and on-call 24 hours per day, seven days per week;

2. there is a LMHP or UP on site 40 hours per week;

3. each LMHP/UP caseload does not exceed 1:25 active clients;

4. there is a licensed nurse on call 24 hours per day, seven days per week and on site no less than 40 hours a week; and

5. there is a RN on-site as needed to perform nursing assessments.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-5699

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 411715 (9/1/2015), Amended LR 481286 (5/1/2022).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2151-2161.