20 CAR § 413-725 – Standard — Active treatment

(a) Each client must receive a continuous active treatment program, which includes aggressive, consistent implementation of a program of specialized and generic training, treatment, health services, and related services described in this section, that is directed toward:
1. (1) The acquisition of the behaviors necessary for the client to function with as much self-determination and independence as possible; and
2. (2) The prevention or deceleration of regression or loss of current optimal functional status.
(b) Active treatment does not include services to maintain generally independent clients who are able to function with little supervision or in the absence of a continuous active treatment program.