§ 40.1-24-19 - Aftercare programs. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 40.1-24-19

   § 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, which are funded in whole or in part by statefunds, shall establish an aftercare program. The program shall require thefollowing:

   (1) A minimum of two (2) follow-up contact attempts to bemade within six (6) months after discharge. The follow-up attempts, successfulor unsuccessful, shall be recorded in the client record. This documentationshall include:

   (i) In the case of successful follow-up, a summary of theclient's progress or regression shall be noted in the record.

   (ii) In the case of an unsuccessful follow-up, a record shallbe 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 fundsappropriated pursuant to this chapter.

   (c) Evaluation and monitoring of this program shall beconducted annually by the department of mental health, retardation, andhospitals.