§ 40.1-24-19. Aftercare programs.
(a) All community residences that provide care for people who are mentally ill, or alcohol and/or drug abusers, that are funded in whole or in part by state funds, shall establish an aftercare program. The program shall require the following:
(1) A minimum of two (2) follow-up contact attempts to be made within six (6) months after discharge. The follow-up attempts, successful or unsuccessful, shall be recorded in the client record. This documentation shall include:
(i) In the case of successful follow-up, a summary of the client’s progress or regression shall be noted in the record.
(ii) In the case of an unsuccessful follow-up, a record shall be made of:
(A) Date and time of attempted contact.
(B) Type of contact.
(C) Reason for unsuccessful contact.
(D) Plan for future follow-up contact attempt.
(b) The program shall be operated with existing funds appropriated pursuant to this chapter.
(c) Evaluation and monitoring of this program shall be conducted annually by the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals.
History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 424, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 83, § 112; P.L. 1999, ch. 130, § 112.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals
Chapter 40.1-24 - Facilities and Programs
Section 40.1-24-1. - Definitions.
Section 40.1-24-3. - License requirement.
Section 40.1-24-4. - Application for license.
Section 40.1-24-5. - Issuance of license — Transfer.
Section 40.1-24-6. - Expiration and renewal of license.
Section 40.1-24-7. - Denial, suspension, or revocation of license.
Section 40.1-24-8. - Review of license action.
Section 40.1-24-9. - Rules, regulations, and standards.
Section 40.1-24-10. - Time allowed for compliance with new rules or standards.
Section 40.1-24-11. - Inspections and investigations — Alterations or new construction.
Section 40.1-24-12. - Confidentiality of information.
Section 40.1-24-13. - Annual report of activities.
Section 40.1-24-14. - Operation of unlicensed facility.
Section 40.1-24-15. - Injunction to restrain operation without license.
Section 40.1-24-16. - Institutions to which chapter inapplicable.
Section 40.1-24-17. - Power to enforce chapter.
Section 40.1-24-18. - Severability.
Section 40.1-24-19. - Aftercare programs.
Section 40.1-24-20. - Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing — Facilities for drug users.
Section 40.1-24-21. - Competency evaluation and training programs for residential instructors.