SECTION 450:24-7-12. Continuing care plan

(a)   The facility shall assist the consumer to obtain services that are needed, but not available within the facility, and/or in transitioning from one level of care to another, and/or discharging from a facility. A written plan of recommendations and specific referrals for implementation of continuing care services, including medications, shall be prepared for each consumer who meets the ASAM PPC dimensional continued service criteria, in each level of care. Continuing care plans shall be developed with the knowledge and cooperation of the consumer. The continuing care plan may be included in the discharge summary. The consumer's response to the continuing care plan shall be noted in the plan or a note shall be made that the consumer was not available and why. In the event of the death of a consumer, a summary statement including this information shall be documented in the record.

(b)   Compliance with 450:24-7-12 may be determined by a review of closed clinical records.

[Source: Added at 28 Ok Reg 2025, eff 10-1-11]