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Section 89.621 - Inpatient detoxification services

31 Pa. Code § 89.621

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Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 89.621 - Inpatient detoxification services

Inpatient detoxification services which are included as a covered benefit under Article VI-A of the act (40 P. S. §§ 908-1-908-8) shall be provided in a facility which meets Department of Health minimum drug and alcohol standards for client-to-staff ratios and staff qualifications and which is one of the following:

(1) A hospital licensed under 28 Pa. Code Chapter 157 (relating to drug and alcohol services) and complying with §§157.21-157.25 (relating to inpatient hospital activities-detoxification).
(2) A psychiatric hospital licensed under 28 Pa. Code Chapter 709 Subchapter K (relating to standards for inpatient hospital drug and alcohol activities offered in a freestanding psychiatric hospital) and complying with §709.122 (relating to detoxification).
(3) A freestanding treatment facility licensed under 28 Pa. Code Chapter 709 (relating to standards for licensure of freestanding treatment facilities) and complying with 28 Pa. Code Chapter 709, Subchapter F (relating to standards for inpatient nonhospital activities-short-term detoxification) and which has a written affiliation agreement with a hospital for emergency, medical and psychiatric or psychological support services.
(4) A health care facility issued a certificate of compliance under 28 Pa. Code Chapter 711 (relating to standards for certification of treatment activities which are a part of a health care facility) and complying with 28 Pa. Code Chapter 711, Subchapter E (relating to standards for inpatient nonhospital activities-short-term detoxification) and which has a written affiliation agreement with a hospital for emergency, medical and psychiatric or psychological support services.

31 Pa. Code § 89.621

The provisions of this § 89.621 adopted March 25, 1988, effective 3/26/1988, 18 Pa.B. 1360.

The provisions of this § 89.621 issued under sections 206, 506, 1501 and 1502 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §§ 66, 186, 411 and 412); and The Insurance Company Law of 1921 (40 P. S. §§ 341-391).