Ind. Admin. Code tit. 440, r. 5-1-3.5 – Gatekeeper's role during the time the individual is in the state-operated facility

Sec. 3.5. After an adult or child is admitted to a state-operated facility, the gatekeeper shall do the following:

(1) Have a face-to-face meeting with the individual within thirty (30) days of admission and at least every ninety (90) days thereafter, to evaluate treatment progress, and discuss discharge planning.
(2) Communicate with the family or guardian of a child within thirty (30) days of admission and at least every ninety (90) days thereafter, to discuss the treatment plan, evaluate treatment progress, and discuss discharge planning.
(3) Communicate with the treatment team at the state-operated facility within thirty (30) days of admission and at least every ninety (90) days thereafter, to discuss the treatment plan, evaluate treatment progress, and discuss discharge planning.
(4) Provide notice of the date for the planned community placement to the treatment team and the individual at least two (2) weeks prior to the anticipated community placement.
(5) Document face-to-face visits with the individual and contact with the treatment team at the state-operated facility and in the gatekeeper's record.

(Division of Mental Health and Addiction; 440 IAC 5-1-3.5; filed Nov 4, 2002, 12:09 p.m.: 26 IR 747; readopted filed Apr 7, 2008, 3:40 p.m.: 20080507-IR-440070745RFA; readopted filed Aug 11, 2014, 11:21 a.m.: 20140910-IR- 440140240RFA; readopted filed Nov 9, 2020, 3:09 p.m.: 20201209-IR-440200502RFA)