1. (1) In addition to the requirements established in this subchapter, an EDC providing partial hospitalization programs must comply with the requirements established in this rule.
2. (2) Partial hospitalization services may include day, evening, night, and weekend treatment programs that must employ an integrated, comprehensive, and complementary schedule of recognized treatment or therapeutic activities.
3. (3) Partial hospitalization programs must operate five days per week for at least five hours per day.

4. (4) Partial hospitalization programs must include:

   1. (a) individual and family therapy as required by the plan of care;
   2. (b) group therapy;
   3. (c) meal support during at least one meal provided by the program;
   4. (d) weekly medical consultations with a psychiatrist, advanced practice registered nurse, or registered nurse; and
   5. (e) laboratory testing in accordance with the EDC's policy.
5. (5) Group therapy sessions must include at least two staff members, one of which must be a mental health professional, registered nurse, or registered dietitian.

6. (6) Partial hospitalization program staff must include:

   1. (a) a licensed mental health professional on-site during hours of operation;
   2. (b) a registered nurse available for consultation and treatment planning during hours of operation;
   3. (c) a licensed psychiatrist or advanced practice registered nurse available for consultation and treatment planning during hours of operation;
   4. (d) a registered dietitian available for consultation and treatment planning during hours of operation; and
   5. (e) additional support staff as needed in accordance with the EDC policy.

Authorizing statute(s): 50-5-247, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 50-5-247, MCA

History: NEW, 2018 MAR p. 2214, Eff. 11/3/18.