- (a) A SACOT shall operate in a setting separate from the client's residence.
- (b) Each SACOT shall provide services a minimum of 20 hours per week.
- (c) Each SACOT shall operate at least four hours per day, at least five days per week with a maximum of two days between offered services.
- (d) Each SACOT shall provide a structured program of services in the amounts, frequencies and intensities specified in each client's treatment plan.
- (e) Group counseling shall be provided each day program services are offered.
- (f) Each SACOT 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) Psychiatric consultation shall be available as needed.
- (h) 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.