12 Va. Admin. Code § 35-105-1630

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 10, December 30, 2024
Section 12VAC35-105-1630 - Clinically managed low-intensity residential services Level of care 3.1 staff criteria

A clinically managed low-intensity residential services program shall meet the following staff requirements. The program shall:

1. Offer telephone or in-person consultation with a physician in case of emergency related to an individual's substance use disorder, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The program shall also provide allied health professional staff onsite 24 hours a day;
2. Have clinical staff who are knowledgeable about the biological and psychosocial dimensions of substance use disorder and their treatment and are able to identify the signs and symptoms of acute psychiatric conditions;
3. Have a team comprised of appropriately trained and credentialed medical, addiction, and mental health professionals; and
4. Ensure all clinical staff are qualified by training and experience and appropriately licensed, certified, or registered by the appropriate health regulatory board to serve individuals admitted to the service.

12 Va. Admin. Code § 35-105-1630

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 12, eff. 2/20/2021through 2/18/2023; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 39, Issue 11, eff. 2/17/2023.

Statutory Authority: §§ 37.2-302 and 37.2-400 of the Code of Virginia.