§ 10:162-4.6. Referral procedures
(a) The Intoxicated Driver Resource Center shall provide each client
referred for treatment with a list of affiliated treatment programs. The list
shall reflect the following items:
1.
Name of program;
2.
Location;
3.
Days/times of operation of any Intoxicated Driver Resource Center client group
sessions;
4.
Type of treatment and type of counseling (that is group, individual and number
of self help group meetings required, and if family involvement is required);
5.
Cost per session (indicate if there is a sliding fee scale or third party
payment available and the minimum and maximum fees and any nontreatment fees.
(b)
Clients shall choose a program from the list and sign the appropriate form
indicating that he or she was shown the list and selected a program.
(c)
If the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center chooses a program for the client it
shall be because it would substantially benefit the client in his or her
present condition.
(d)
When a specific modality or program is recommended it shall be noted on the
appropriate form with the reason for recommendation. All clients shall sign the
form to indicate that they understand the content.
(e)
Intoxicated Driver Resource Centers shall not make direct referrals to a self
help group following evaluation unless the client can demonstrate that he or
she is currently actively participating in the self help group. All other treatment
appropriate clients shall be referred to self help groups by a treatment
program as an addition to treatment. Referrals to self help groups shall not be
made on the basis of indigence.
(f)
All clients referred to treatment shall sign a records release authorization
prior to leaving the Intoxicated Driver Center in order to allow the Court, the
Intoxicated Driver Resource Center, the Intoxicated Driving Program, the Division
of Addiction Services, the Division of Motor Vehicles, the client's attorney,
the treatment program and other specifically named individuals or entities to
exchange information.
(g)
If a client refuses to sign the form, the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center
shall inform the client that such refusal shall be considered noncompliance. If
the client continues to refuse to sign, the client shall be considered noncompliant
for refusing to sign the Records Release Authorization form necessary to
complete program requirements.
(h)
The client's refusal to sign the form shall not interfere with any lawful right
of the above agencies to communicate.
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