KRS 202A.0817: Treatment plan required for court-ordered assisted outpatient

treatment.

No later than the date of the hearing held pursuant to KRS 202A.0811, the qualified

mental health professional who examined the respondent pursuant to KRS

202A.0811 shall provide to the court and the respondent a proposed written

treatment plan for the respondent for court-ordered assisted outpatient treatment,

which shall have the goal of recovery. In developing a treatment plan, a qualified

mental health professional shall:

(1) Provide reasonable opportunities for the respondent to actively participate in

the development of the treatment plan and any modifications thereafter, and

involve any other persons whom the respondent requests to have participate;

(2) Follow any advanced directive for mental health treatment executed by the

respondent; and

(3) Include in the treatment plan:

(a) A proactive crisis plan that includes access to emergency or crisis

services twenty-four (24) hours a day and the contact information to

access such crisis services; and

(b) Evidence-based practices. As used in this paragraph, "evidence-based

practices" means intervention programs, policies, procedures, and

practices that have been rigorously tested; are proven by scientific

research; have yielded consistent, replicable results; and have proven

safe, beneficial, and effective for most people diagnosed with mental

illness when implemented competently. Evidence-based practices may

include but are not limited to psychotropic medications, psychosocial

rehabilitation, recovery-oriented therapies, assertive community

treatment, supported employment, supported housing, and peer support

services.