Pa. Code 709.122

Detoxification

This section establishes operational requirements for detoxification programs licensed under Pennsylvania's drug and alcohol program regulations. Operators must ensure intake procedures—including documentation of drug/alcohol history and consent to treatment—are conducted when clients are capable of comprehension. Facilities must maintain complete client records and develop written policies for service planning, aftercare, and follow-up to support clients' transition into ongoing treatment after detoxification.

28 Pa. Code § 709.122 - Detoxification 

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(a)

Intake and admission.

(1)
 Intake procedures, other than initial medical or psychiatric care, shall be performed at a time when the client is mentally and physically capable of comprehension and response.

(2)
 Intake procedures shall include documentation of:
(i)
 Drug or alcohol history, or both.

(ii)
 Consent to treatment.

(b)

Client records.
 There shall be a complete client record on an individual which includes information relative to the client's involvement with the project. This shall include, but not be limited to the following: 
(1)
 Consent forms.

(2)
 Drug and alcohol support plan.

(3)
 Record of service provided.

(4)
 Drug and alcohol aftercare plan, if applicable.

(5)
 Follow-up information.

(c)

Client management services.

(1)
 There shall be a written plan that delineates specific service planning and counseling approaches used to promote client interest in participating in necessary treatment following the detoxification process.

(2)
 The project shall develop a written client aftercare policy.

(3)
 The project shall develop a written client follow-up policy.

Notes

28
 Pa. Code §
 
709.122

This section cited in 31 Pa. Code §
89.621
 (relating to inpatient
 detoxification services).

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