§ 23-1.10-8. Rules as to acceptance for treatment.
The director shall adopt and may amend and repeal rules for acceptance of persons into the treatment program, considering available treatment resources and facilities for the purpose of early and effective treatment of alcoholics and intoxicated persons. In establishing the rules the director shall be guided by the following standards:
(1) If possible a patient shall be treated on a voluntary rather than an involuntary basis.
(2) A patient shall be initially assigned or transferred to outpatient or intermediate treatment, unless he or she is found to require inpatient treatment.
(3) A person shall not be denied treatment solely because he or she has withdrawn from treatment against medical advice on a prior occasion or because he or she has relapsed after earlier treatment.
(4) An individualized treatment plan shall be prepared and maintained on a current basis for each patient.
(5) Provision shall be made for a continuum of coordinated treatment services, so that a person who leaves a facility or a form of treatment will have available and utilize other appropriate treatment.
History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 130, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 40.1-4-8; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 14, § 4.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 23-1.10-1. - Declaration of policy.
Section 23-1.10-2. - Definitions.
Section 23-1.10-3. - Powers assumed by department.
Section 23-1.10-4. - Duties of department.
Section 23-1.10-5. - [Reserved.]
Section 23-1.10-6. - Comprehensive program for treatment.
Section 23-1.10-8. - Rules as to acceptance for treatment.
Section 23-1.10-9. - Voluntary treatment of alcoholics.
Section 23-1.10-11. - Emergency commitment.
Section 23-1.10-12. - Involuntary commitment of alcoholics.
Section 23-1.10-13. - Confidentiality of records — Availability for research.
Section 23-1.10-14. - Visitation rights — Mail and other communications.
Section 23-1.10-15. - Payment for treatment.
Section 23-1.10-16. - Limits on application of laws punishing intoxication.
Section 23-1.10-17. - Severability.
Section 23-1.10-18. - Application of Administrative Procedures Act.
Section 23-1.10-19. - Rules and regulations.
Section 23-1.10-20. - Pilot alternative program established.