1. (a) Arkansas State Board of Nursing-approved evaluators shall meet the following standards:

   1. (1) Be a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or mental health-certified advanced practice registered nurse who is engaged in the treatment of substance use disorder, including alcohol;
   2. (2) Demonstrate the ability to perform an examination to include a detailed history with the appropriate testing, i.e., drug screens and other psychological testing as indicated;
   3. (3) Cooperate and communicate with the ATD program director; and
   4. (4) Submit evaluation reports according to board-approved criteria.

2. (b) Board-approved treatment providers shall meet the following standards:

   1. (1) Provide outpatient and/or inpatient treatment;
   2. (2) Cooperate and communicate with the ATD program director;

   3. (3) Submit an individualized written plan of care to include, but not be limited to:

      1. (A) Assessment;
      2. (B) Diagnosis;
      3. (C) Treatment goals;
      4. (D) Discharge criteria; and
      5. (E) Recommendations for continuing recovery; and
   4. (4) Meet all regulatory requirements in their respective state.

Codification Notes: This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: “HISTORY: Adopted: January 1, 2018”