Section 325.14709. Aftercare plan.

(1) If a program provides aftercare services, a written aftercare plan shall be developed in partnership with  the  client   before the completion of treatment.

The aftercare plan shall state the objectives

for the client for a reasonable period following discharge. The plan shall also contain the description of the services the program  will   provide during the aftercare period, the procedure the client is to follow in reestablishing contact with the program, especially in times of  crisis, and the frequency with which the  program  will  attempt to contact the client for purposes of follow-up.

(2)   The date, method, and results of attempts at contact shall be entered in the client's case record and shall be signed by the individual who makes the entry. If follow- up information cannot be obtained, the

reason for failing to obtain the  information  shall  be  entered  in  the client's case record.

(3)   Regardless of the method of contact utilized, the program shall protect the confidentiality of the client. Mailing envelopes  that  are identifiable as originating from the program shall not be mailed to a client. A post office box number may be used to determine  if  mail  was undeliverable and to facilitate follow-up.

History: 1981 AACS.