Okla. Admin. Code § 450:17-5-178

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 450:17-5-178 - Preliminary screening

For new consumers requesting or being referred for behavioral health services, an integrated screening approach in accordance with OAC 450:17-3-21 will be used to determine the consumer's acuity of needs. The facility shall use standardized and validated screening and assessment tools, and where appropriate, brief motivational interviewing techniques. The preliminary screening shall be completed upon initial contact with the consumer.

(1) If the screening identifies an emergency/crisis need, the facility will take appropriate action immediately, including any necessary subsequent outpatient follow-up.

(2) If the screening identifies an urgent need, clinical services are provided and the initial evaluation completed within one business day of the time the request is made. An urgent need is one that if not addressed immediately could result in the person becoming a danger to self or others, or could cause a health risk.

(3) If screening identifies unsafe substance use including problematic alcohol or other substance use, the facility will conduct a brief intervention and the consumer is provided or referred for and successfully linked with a full assessment and treatment, if applicable with appropriate follow up to ensure that the consumer made contact with the treatment facility.

(4) If the screening identifies routine needs, services will be provided and the initial assessment completed within 10 business days in accordance with OAC 450:17-5-180.

Okla. Admin. Code § 450:17-5-178

Adopted by Oklahome Register, Volume 33, Issue 23, August 15, 2016, eff. 9/1/2016

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 34, Issue 24, September 1, 2017, eff. 10/1/2017

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 23, August 16, 2021, eff. 9/15/2021