Aftercare and discharge summary
Arkansas Code § 20-76-201; Arkansas Code § 20-77-107; Arkansas Code § 25-10-129
(a)
- (1) An aftercare plan shall be entered into each client's medical record upon discharge from the therapeutic community.
- (2) A copy of the plan shall be given to the client, the client’s legal guardian, or both the client and legal guardian as applicable, as well as to any facility designated to provide follow-up with a valid written authorization by the client, the client’s legal guardian, or both the client and legal guardian as applicable.
- (b) An aftercare plan shall include a summary of progress made toward meeting the goals and objectives of the intervention plan, as well as an overview of psychosocial considerations at discharge, and recommendations for continued follow-up after release from the therapeutic community.
(c) The aftercare plan shall minimally include:
- (1) Presenting problem at intake;
- (2) Any co-occurring disorders or issues and recommended interventions for each;
- (3) Physical status and ongoing physical problems;
- (4) Medications prescribed at discharge;
- (5) Medication and lab summary, when applicable;
- (6) Names of family and significant other contacts;
- (7) Any other considerations pertinent to the client's successful functioning in the community;
- (8) The client’s, the client’s legal guardian, or as indicated both the client’s and legal guardian’s comments on participation in his or her crisis resolution efforts; and
- (9) The credentials of the staff members treating the client and their dated signatures.