SECTION 450:27-7-2. Screening services

(a)   Facility policy and procedure shall require that a screening of each potential consumer's service needs be completed in a timely manner and specify timeframes within which screenings will be initiated and completed.

(b)   Policy should ensure the availability of a basic screening for those who present regardless of funding source.

(c)   Policy should describe practices to be followed to ensure screenings are culturally appropriate, include screening of whether the consumer is a risk to self or others, including suicide risk factors, as well as maximize recognition of the prevalence of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

(d)   Policies should also indicate how referrals and linkages are facilitated on behalf of those determined ineligible for facility services as identified in the screening process in accordance with OAC 450:27-7-4.

(e)   Procedures should reference how crises are managed as those emerge in the screening process.

(f)   Facility policy should specify the minimal information to be collected and methods by which that is obtained for clinically appropriate and responsive screenings.

(g)   The consumer, family as appropriate, and others as appropriate and approved by the consumer shall be an active participant(s) in the screening process.

(h)   Compliance with 450:27-7-2 shall be determined by a review of clinical records, and policy and procedures.

[Source: Added at 29 Ok Reg 663, eff 7-1-12; Amended at 34 Ok Reg 1814, eff 10-1-17]