12VAC35-105-700: Written policies and procedures for crisis or emergency interventions; required elements

A. The provider shall implement written policies and procedures for prompt intervention in the event of a crisis, as defined in 12VAC35-105-20, or a behavioral, medical, or psychiatric emergency that may occur during screening and referral, at admission, or during the period of service provision.

B. The policies and procedures shall include:

1. A service-specific working definition of what constitutes a behavioral, medical, or psychiatric emergency;

2. Employee or contractor responsibilities; and

3. Location of emergency medical information for each individual receiving services, including any advance psychiatric or medical directive or crisis response plan developed by the individual, which shall be readily accessible to employees or contractors on duty in an emergency or crisis.