Section 325.14708. Client discharges.

(1) Within 2 weeks after discharge, the counselor shall enter in the client's case record a discharge summary describing the rationale for discharge, the client's treatment and rehabilitation status or condition at  discharge,  and  the instructions given to the client about aftercare and follow-up.

(2)   Unless a client leaves voluntarily before his or her course of treatment is completed, a client shall not be discharged from a program while physically dependent upon a drug prescribed for him or her by the program physician, unless the client is given an opportunity to withdraw from the drug under medical supervision and at a rate determined by the program physician or the client is referred to an outside resource which is willing to continue administering the drug.

(3)   The offer to provide withdrawal or referral to another resource shall be made both orally and in writing. If the client refuses such  an offer, the program shall attempt to secure a signed statement from the client which verifies that the offer was made to, and was rejected by, the client. Failing that, a progress note shall be recorded documenting  the attempt.

History: 1981 AACS.