La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-9633

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

Section I-9633 - Level II Services

A. In addition to the services required in §9617 of this Chapter, the Level II CRC-SU shall provide the following services.

1. A Level II CRC-SU shall provide continuous observation of the patient in order to determine the following:

a. adherence to the initial service plan;

b. response to medications;

c. response to therapeutic interventions; and

d. evidence of deterioration or stabilization of behaviors.

2. The Level II CRC-SU shall assure access to necessary medical supports and services in order to stabilize acute medical conditions.

3. The Level II CRC-SU shall provide therapeutic milieu that encompasses:

a. a calming physical environment;

b. staff members knowledgeable of therapeutic communication; and

c. an atmosphere conducive to enhancing the mental health of the patients being served.

4. The Level II CRC-SU shall conduct a psychosocial assessment on each patient within 24 hours of admission. This assessment shall be conducted by a licensed LMHP who has one year of documented crisis services and intervention experience.

a. - a.iii. Repealed.

5. The Level II CRC-SU shall develop an initial service plan for each patient admitted based on their individual needs that includes, but is not limited to the following:

a. continued reassessments;

b. brief behavioral health interventions;

c. family or support system involvement;

d. substance abuse treatment and relapse prevention, as indicated;

e. peer support services;

f. psychotropic medications; and

g. discharge planning and referral.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-9633

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 36:518 (March 2010), Amended by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 45557 (4/1/2019).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2100-2115.