N.J. Admin. Code § 10:161B-17.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 10:161B-17.1 - Discharge/continuum of care planning

(a) The outpatient substance use disorder treatment program shall initiate discharge/continuum of care planning for each client upon admission.

1. Goals for discharge shall be incorporated in the client's treatment plan at admission and shall address problems identified at admission and during treatment.

i. Such goals shall be shared with the substance abuse counselor staff and supervisor, and routinely reviewed and assessed with the client and the client's treatment team.

2. The client and his or her family or legally authorized representative, unless family participation is refused or contraindicated, shall participate in developing the discharge/continuum of care plan. Such participation shall be documented in the client's clinical record.

(b) The program shall establish and implement staff educational services regarding discharge/continuum of care planning.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:161B-17.1

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 2791(a), effective 12/19/2016