53-21-1403. Crisis stabilization services -- requirements. (1) In order to qualify for reimbursement under this part, crisis stabilization services must be delivered in a safe environment to an individual in crisis as required under this section.
     (2) Crisis stabilization services must:
     (a) be delivered by an individual or facility that is enrolled with the department to provide services under this part;
     (b) be provided in accordance with a plan for crisis stabilization that meets requirements established by the department by rule;
     (c) include a plan for appropriate followup care; and
     (d) be medically necessary mental health services that:
     (i) are delivered in direct response to a crisis in an effort to stabilize the individual in crisis;
     (ii) provide diagnostic clarity;
     (iii) are designed to treat symptoms that can be improved during the presumptive eligibility period; and
     (iv) provide an appropriate alternative to psychiatric hospitalization.
     (3) Crisis stabilization services include but are not limited to:
     (a) two psychiatric diagnostic interview examinations during the crisis stabilization period;
     (b) coordination of care as defined by the department by rule;
     (c) individual psychotherapy;
     (d) family psychotherapy conducted with or without the patient;
     (e) one-to-one community-based psychiatric rehabilitation and support; and
     (f) crisis management services as defined by the department by rule.

     History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 201, L. 2013.