Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-01-.16 - DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN ALCOHOL AND DRUG RULES
As used in Chapters 0940-05-39 through 0940-05-47 of these rules, unless the context indicates otherwise, terms have the following meaning:
(1) "Aftercare Plan/Aftercare
Services" means services provided to the service recipient following successful
completion of a treatment program to ensure sustained achievement of goals
post-treatment including sobriety and successful transition to a
recovery-oriented lifestyle in the community. Services are provided on an
outpatient basis and may include individual counseling, group counseling,
self-help group participation, and/or recovery support services. Services may
be provided by the treatment program or through referral to another service
provider. The services must be documented in an aftercare plan developed by a
treatment staff person and the service recipient, and specifying the type of
services, planned frequency of contact, number of contacts, referrals for
services, and staff responsible for the plan.
(2) "Alcohol and/or Drug Abuse or Dependency"
means disorders characterized by the continuous or episodic use of alcohol
and/or other drugs resulting in maladaptive patterns of use as defined in
currently accepted diagnostic nomenclature for abuse or dependency.
(3) "ASAM PPC" means the most current version
of the American Society of Addiction Medicine Patient Placement Criteria for
matching service recipients to appropriate levels of care.
(4) "ASAM PPC Case Review" means
documentation of the reasoning for admission, continued stay, step up/step down
or discharge for a specific service recipient using the ASAM PPC.
(5) "ASI" means Addiction Severity Index, a
standardized multi-focused screening/assessment tool used to collect
information regarding the nature and severity of problems of substance
abusers.
(6) "Detoxification" means
a process of withdrawing a service recipient from a specific psychoactive
substance in a safe and effective manner.
(7) "Qualified Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Treatment Personnel" means persons who meet the criteria described in
subparagraphs (a), (b) and (c) as follows:
(a)
Currently meet one (1) of the following conditions:
1. Licensed or certified by the State of
Tennessee as a physician, registered nurse, practical nurse, psychologist,
psychological examiner, social worker, substance abuse counselor, teacher,
professional counselor, associate counselor or marital and family therapist, or
if there is no applicable licensure or certification by the State, has a
bachelor's degree or above in a behavioral science or human development related
area; or
2. Actively engaged in a
recognized course of study or other formal process for meeting criteria of part
(1) of subparagraph (a) above, and directly supervised by a staff person who
meets criteria in part (1) of subparagraph (a) above, who is trained and
qualified as described in subparagraph (b) and (c) below, and who has a minimum
of two (2) years experience in his/her area of practice; and
(b) Are qualified by education
and/or experience for the specific duties of their position; and
(c) Are trained in alcohol, tobacco and/or
other drug abuse specific information or skills. (Examples of types of training
include, but are not limited to, alcohol or other drug abuse specific
in-services, workshops, substance abuse schools, academic coursework and
internships, field placement or residences).
Notes
Authority: T.C.A. ยงยง 4-4-103, 33-1-302, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, 33-2-302, 33-2-404, and Executive Order 44 (February 23, 2007).
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