ARSD 67:61:06:07. Discharge policy

Each agency shall establish a written discharge policy. The policy must specify:

(1) Client behavior that constitutes a reason for discharge at staff request;

(2) The procedure for the staff to follow when discharging a client involved in the commission of a crime on the premises of the program or against its staff, consistent with the confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records, as set forth in 42 C.F.R. § 2.12(c)(5), in effect on October 1, 2018, and including who shall make the report to the appropriate law enforcement agency;

(3) The procedure for the staff to follow when a client leaves against medical or staff advice, including offering the client discharge planning and continuation of care for substance abuse and any other condition, and documentation of what was offered, consistent with the confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records, as set forth in 42 C.F.R. Part 2, in effect on January 18, 2017;

(4) A prohibition against automatic discharge for any instance of non-prescribed substance use, or for any instance of displaying symptoms of mental or physical illness; and

(5) The procedure for referrals in the case of clients with symptoms of mental illness or a medical condition and those requesting assistance to manage symptoms.