Sec. 10.63.03.14. Residential-Intensive Level 3.7 Program

A. In order to be licensed under this subtitle, a residential-intensive level 3.7 program shall provide medically-monitored, intensive substance-related disorder treatment based on a comprehensive assessment:

(1) To individuals who meet the ASAM Criteria for level 3.7;

(2) For a minimum of 36 hours of therapeutic activities a week;

(3) On a planned regimen of 24-hour evaluation, care, and treatment in a residential setting;

(4) In an Intermediate Care Facility Type C/D; and

(5) While meeting the requirements for withdrawal management services as outlined in Regulation .18 of this chapter.

B. If the program's license specifically authorizes the service, a residential-intensive level 3.7 program may provide an opioid treatment service as described in Regulation .19 of this chapter.

C. A residential-intensive level 3.7 program shall employ a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant who:

(1) Assesses each patient in person within 24 hours of admission or earlier, if medically necessary;

(2) Assesses each patient thereafter, as medically necessary; and

(3) Is available to provide on-site monitoring of care and further evaluation on a daily basis.