Aftercare and discharge planning
Arkansas Code § 20-76-201; Arkansas Code § 20-76-201; Arkansas Code § 20-77-107; Arkansas Code § 20-77-107
(a)
- (1) Aftercare and discharge planning is to be initiated for the client at the earliest possible point in the partial hospitalization service delivery process.
- (2) Discharge planning must be matched to the client’s needs and address the presenting problem and any identified co-occurring disorders or issues.
- (b) The program will have designated staff with responsibility to initiate discharge planning.
- (c) Referral and linkage procedures shall be in place so staff can adequately advocate on behalf of the person served as early as possible during the stabilization treatment process to transition to lesser restrictive or alternative treatment settings, as indicated.