- (a) A SAIOP shall operate in a setting separate from the client's residence.
- (b) Each SAIOP shall operate at least three hours per day, at least three days per week with a maximum of two days between offered services.
- (c) A SAIOP shall provide services a maximum of 19 hours for each client.
- (d) Each SAIOP shall provide services a minimum of nine hours per week for each client.
- (e) Group counseling shall be provided each day program services are offered.
- (f) Each SAIOP shall develop and implement written policies to carry out crisis response for their clients on a face to face and telephonic basis 24 hours a day, seven days a week, which shall include at a minimum the capacity for face to face emergency response within two hours.
- (g) Before discharge, the program shall complete a discharge plan and refer each client who has completed services to the level of treatment or rehabilitation as specified in the treatment plan.
History Note: Authority G.S. 122C-26; 143B-147;
Eff. April 1, 2006;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 20, 2019.