37.99.159    PRIVATE ALTERNATIVE ADOLESCENT RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS: PHYSICAL CARE

(1) Every program participant must have access to the services of at least one licensed health care professional as defined in 50-5-101, MCA.

(2) Medical, dental, psychiatric, psychological care, and counseling services will be arranged for the program participant as needed.

(3) If a program participant has not received a complete physical examination within a year prior to placement, within 30 days after admission the program must arrange for a complete physical examination and annually thereafter.

(4) If a program participant has not had a dental examination within a year prior to placement, the program must arrange for the program participant to have a dental examination within 90 days after admission. All necessary dental work must be completed, and checkups must be arranged for the program participant at least annually.

(5) If a program participant has not had an eye examination within a year prior to placement, the program must arrange for the program participant to have an eye examination within 90 days after admission. All necessary checkups must be arranged for the program participant at least annually.

(6) Provisions for medical, dental, or vision care must be made by the provider immediately upon the licensed health care professional's recommendation with notification to the parent/legal guardian.

(7) Documentation of all required services must be in the program participant's file.

 

History: 52-2-803, 52-2-805, MCA; IMP, 52-2-803, 52-2-805, 52-2-809, MCA; NEW, 2019 MAR p. 2029, Eff. 11/9/19.