The recommended stay period for intensive outpatient rehabilitation/treatment services is from four to 12 weeks, meeting at least 10 hours per week, based on the criteria in § 3.8019 of this title (relating to Admission Criteria for Intensive Outpatient Rehabilitation/Treatment Service), with utilization review points, based on the criteria in § 3.8020 of this title (relating to Continued Stay Criteria for Intensive Outpatient Rehabilitation/Treatment Service), and recommended treatment periods depending on the condition of the patient, accompanied by the commencement of appropriate utilization review and discharge planning at the time of admission.
28 Tex. Admin. Code § 3.8022