Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-21-304 - Interim and Emergency Services

A. At an applicant's first visit with a qualified clinician and after a determination of eligibility the qualified clinician shall:

1. Determine whether the applicant or client needs interim services prior to the development and acceptance of the ISP;

2. If the applicant or client needs interim services, identify the interim services that are consistent with the applicant's or client's preferences and needs and the findings in the assessment;

3. Arrange for the provision of the interim services identified by the qualified clinician; and

4. Document in the client's record the interim services that shall be provided to the applicant or client.

B. If a qualified clinician determines that an emergency exists necessitating immediate intervention, emergency or crisis services shall be provided immediately.

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Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-21-304

Adopted under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 pursuant to Laws 1992, Ch. 301, § 61, effective October 7, 1992; received in the Office of the Secretary of State October 14, 1992 (Supp. 92-4). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 3296, effective June 30, 2003 (Supp. 03-2).