3793:2-1-06 Client records.

 

 

 

3793:2-1-06                 Client records.

 

 

 

(A)    The purpose of this rule is to state the minimum client records requirements for certification/licensure as an alcohol and drug addiction treatment program.

 

(B)   The provisions of this rule are applicable to all of the following Ohio alcohol and drug addiction treatment programs, public and private, regardless of whether they receive any public funds that originate and/or pass through the Ohio department of alcohol and drug addiction services, in accordance with division (A) of section

3793.06 of the Revised Code.

 

(1)   Alcohol and drug addiction outpatient treatment programs.

 

(2)   Alcohol and drug addiction residential treatment programs.

 

(3)   Opioid agonist programs.

 

(4) Alcohol and drug addiction ambulatory detoxification programs.

 

(C)  The provisions of this rule are not applicable to the following programs:

 

(1)  Alcohol and drug prevention programs.

 

(2)      Alcohol  and  drug  addiction  sub-acute  detoxification  and  acute  hospital detoxification programs.

 

(3)   Criminal justice therapeutic community programs.

 

(4)   Treatment alternatives to street crime programs.

 

(5)   Driver intervention programs.

 

(D)     Each  program  shall  have  written  policies  and/or  procedures  for  maintaining  a uniform client records system that include, at a minimum, the following:

 

(1)    Confidentiality of client records that includes, at a minimum, the following statements:

 

(a)    Program staff shall not convey to a person outside of the program that a client attends or receives services from the program or disclose any information identifying a client as an alcohol or other drug services client   unless   the   client   consents   in   writing   for   the   release   of

 

 

information, the disclosure is allowed by a court order, or the disclosure is made to a qualified personnel for a medical emergency, research, audit or program evaluation purposes.

(b)   Federal laws and regulations do not protect any threat to commit a crime, any information about a crime committed by a client either at the program or against any person who works for the program.

(c)      Federal laws and regulations do not protect any information about suspected child abuse or neglect from being reported under state law to appropriate state or local authorities.

(2)   Access to client records:

(a)   By clients.

(b)   By staff.

(c)   By individuals other than clients or staff.

(3)   Release of client information.

(4)    Components of client records and time lines, when applicable, for completing each component.

(5)      Storage of client records that requires client records be maintained in accordance with 42 C.F.R. part 2, confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse client records.

(6)      Destruction of client records to include the requirement that records be maintained for at least seven years after clients have been discharged from the program. Client records shall be destroyed to maintain client confidentiality as required by state and federal law.

(E)    Programs shall maintain documentation for services provided. All documentation, except for case management services and non-treatment services (for example, client returning to program after attending alcoholics anonymous meeting, etc.) completed by registered candidates, chemical dependency counselor assistants and student interns shall be countersigned by an individual qualified to be an alcohol and drug treatment services supervisor pursuant to rule 3793:2-1-08 of the Administrative Code.

(F)   Components of client records shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1)   Identification of client (name of client and/or client identification number).

(2)   Assessment.

(3)   Consent for alcohol and other drug treatment services.

(4)   Client fee agreement.

(5)   Documentation to reflect that the client was given a copy of the following:

(a)   Program rules or expectations of clients.

(b)   Client rights and grievance procedures.

(c)    Written summary of the federal laws and regulations that indicate the confidentiality of client records is protected as required by 42 CFR Part B, paragraph 2.22.

(6)   Diagnosis.

(7)   Treatment plans.

(8)   Progress notes.

(9)   Disclosure of client information forms, when applicable.

(10)   Termination summary/discharge plan.

(G)    Disclosure of client information forms shall include the following information as required by 42 C.F.R. part 2:

(1)   Name of the program making the disclosure.

(2)    Name or title of the individual or the name of the organization to which the disclosure is to be made.

(3)   Name of the client.

(4)   Purpose of the disclosure.

(5)   Type and amount of information to be disclosed.

(6)   Original signature of the client or person authorized to give consent.

(7)   Date client or other authorized person signed the form.

(8)    Statement that the consent is subject to revocation at any time except to the extent the program or person who is to make the disclosure has already acted in reliance on it.

(9)   The date, event or condition upon which the consent will expire, unless revoked before that specified time.

(H)   Each disclosure made with the client's written consent must be consistent with 42

C.F.R. part 2, by including the following written statement: "This information has been disclosed to you from records protected by federal confidentiality rules. The federal rules prohibit you from making any further disclosure of this information unless further disclosure is expressly permitted by the written consent of the person to whom it pertains or as otherwise permitted by 42 C.F.R. part 2. A general authorization for the release of medical or other information is not sufficient for this purpose. The federal rules restrict any use of information to criminally investigate or prosecute any alcohol or drug abuse client."

(I)   A diagnosis shall be made by a clinician who can diagnose substance-related disorders as authorized by the Ohio Revised Code, and shall be recorded in each client's record upon completion of assessment. Supporting documentation in the client record shall include:

(1)   Identification of the client.

(2)   Diagnosis and DSM code number.

(3)   Signs and symptoms justifying the diagnosis.

(4)   Date the diagnosis was made.

(5)   Original signature and credentials of the clinician making the diagnosis.

(J)   A program may accept a diagnosis made within ninety days of the admission date of a client by a clinician who can diagnose substance-related disorders as authorized by the Ohio Revised Code.

(K)   An individualized treatment plan shall be written for each client within seven days of completion of the assessment or at the time of the first face-to-face contact following assessment. Individualized treatment plans shall be based on assessment and include, at a minimum, the following:

(1)   Client identification (name and/or identification number).

(2)   Level of care to which client is admitted.

(3)   Problem(s) to be addressed.

(4)   Measurable goals that address client's needs.

(5)     Measurable  treatment  objectives  with  time  frame  for  achievement  of  each objective.

(6)     Frequency,  duration  and  types  of  treatment  services  as  described  in  rule 3793:2-1-08 of the Administrative Code.

(7)   Original signature of the client.

(8)    Date, original signature and credentials of the person who completed the plan and is qualified to provide alcohol and drug addiction services in accordance with rule 3793:2-1-08 of the Administrative Code.

(L)    Programs shall have written policies and procedures that specify criteria and time frames for reviewing and updating an individualized treatment plan, which take into account the client's changing clinical needs and response to treatment.

(M)     Progress notes shall be written to reflect the implementation and evaluation of treatment plans for clients admitted to programs. Progress notes are required to include sufficient content to justify the client's continuing need for services. Each service listed in rule 3793:2-1-08 of the Administrative Code delivered to the client, with the exception or urinalysis, shall be documented in the client's record with a

progress note. Results of urinalysis testing shall be placed in the client's file per paragraph (R)(1)(g) of rule 3793:2-1-08 of the Administrative Code.

(1)   Progress notes shall indicate progress the client is making towards achieving the goals and objectives that are identified in the individualized treatment plan.

(2)   Progress notes shall indicate the outcomes of treatment interventions which are stated in the client's individualized treatment plan.

(N)  Progress notes shall include, at a minimum, the following:

(1)   Client identification (name and/or identification number).

(2)   Date of service contact or service delivery.

(3)   Length of time of service contact or service delivery (calculated by the number of hours, minutes and/or start and ending time of service delivery).

(4)    Type of service (for example, case management, individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, etc.).

(5)   Summary of what occurred during the service contact or service delivery.

(6)      Date,  original  signature  and  credentials  (registration,  certification  and/or license) of the staff member providing the service.

(O)    If provided, the following modalities and/or activities shall be documented in each client's record: occupational therapy, recreational therapy, activity therapies, parenting skills training, alcoholism and drug addiction client education, expressive therapies (art, drama, poetry, music, movement) and nutrition education.

(1)     If provided, a progress note is not required for parenting skills training, alcoholism and drug addiction client-education, urinalysis and nutrition education; however, documentation verifying the client's attendance is necessary.

(2)    If provided, a progress note is required for occupational therapy, recreational therapy, activity therapy, expressive therapy and nutrition counseling.

(P)   A termination summary shall be prepared within thirty calendar days after treatment has been terminated. Termination summaries/discharges summaries shall include,

at a minimum, the following:

(1)   Client identification (name and/or identification number).

(2)   Date of admission.

(3)   Date of discharge.

(4)   Diagnosis.

(5)      The degree of severity at admission and at discharge for the following dimensions shall be based on the Ohio department of alcohol and drug addiction services' protocols for levels of care (youth and adult) for publicly-funded clients. For non-publicly-funded clients, the degree of severity at admission and discharge shall be based on the Ohio department of alcohol and drug addiction services' protocols for levels of care or other objective placement criteria:

(a)   Intoxication and withdrawal.

(b)   Biomedical conditions and complications.

(c)   Emotional/behavioral/cognitive conditions and complications.

(d)  Treatment acceptance/resistance.

(e)   Relapse potential.

(f)  Recovery environment.

(g)   Family or care giver functioning (for youth).

(6)   Level of care and service(s) provided during course of treatment.

(7)   Client's response to treatment.

(8)    Recommendations and/or referrals for additional alcohol and drug addiction treatment or other services.

(9)     Date,  original  signature  and  credentials  of  a  person  qualified  to  provide

counseling     services     in    accordance    with     rule     3793:2-1-08     of    the Administrative Code.

(Q)   If a program maintains electronic client records, the program must be able to produce hard copies of client records upon legally valid requests and have a written policy and procedure indicating how client original signatures and staff original signatures are obtained and verified for documentation.

(R)   If a program discontinues operations or is taken over or acquired by another entity, it shall comply with 42 C.F.R., part 2, subsection 2.19 which governs the disposition of records by discontinued programs.

Effective:                                                     11/17/2005

R.C. 119.032 review dates:                         08/31/2005 and 11/17/2010

CERTIFIED ELECTRONICALLY

Certification

11/07/2005

Date

Promulgated Under:                           119.03

Statutory Authority:                           3793.02(D), 3793.06, 3793.11

Rule Amplifies:                                  3793.06, 3793.11

Prior Effective Dates:                         7/1/01, 6/13/04