Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024
Section He-A 507.09 - Absence from a Scheduled IDCMP Component(a) An excused absence from a scheduled IDCMP component, including IDEP sessions, shall be granted only for:(1) A documented emergency situation beyond the client's control, consisting of one of the following: a. A death in the client's immediate family; orb. A medical emergency pertaining to the client or the client's immediate family, which prevents attendance; or(2) Factors that cause the IDCMP to not be able to keep the scheduled appointment.(b) An IDCMP shall not charge the client for an excused absence.(c) An IDCMP may charge the client up to the full amount for an IDCMP component that is missed due to an unexcused absence, provided that the client has been notified in writing of the scheduled appointment or session.(d) The client shall not be under the influence of alcohol, any illicit substance, or any non-prescribed or over-the-counter medication during attendance at any IDCMP component, including IDEP sessions.(e) If the client is found to be impaired as a result of being under the influence of alcohol, any illicit substance, or any non-prescribed or over-the-counter medication during program attendance, the IDCMP shall: (1) Not allow the client to continue with the scheduled appointment or session;(2) Consider such an absence to be unexcused;(3) Document the circumstances of the impairment and the absence in the client's record, including the results of any drug or alcohol screening conducted to determine or confirm impairment; and(4) Provide notice as required by He-A 507.07(k) .N.H. Admin. Code § He-A 507.09