Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 24, June 15, 2024
Section 255.1 - Statement of policy(a) A primary goal of the Council is to evaluate the effectiveness and integrity of the prevention, intervention, and treatment delivery system. In order to meet that goal, the Council has established a Uniform Data Collection System (UDCS).(b) The Council hereby delegates to the SCA the authority to implement the UDCS in all projects geographically located in the respective SCA. Failure to comply with the SCA implementation of the UDCS by projects will lead to administrative action by the Council.(c) When the UDCS is installed, the use of all other reporting systems shall cease. Exceptions may be granted by the Executive Director. Projects shall use such forms in reporting as the Council may direct and shall submit such forms at the times specified by the Council.(d) As mandated by section 8 of Act 63 (71 P. S. § 1690.108), the Council will require all projects, SCAs and governmental agencies to insure that all persons treated or rehabilitated or both, including all persons formerly treated or rehabilitated or both, for drug and alcohol abuse and dependence, be secure in their right to privacy except as disclosure is permitted by law.The provisions of this § 255.1 amended June 15, 1979, effective 6/16/1979, 9 Pa.B. 1862.