Utah Admin. Code R523-2-6 - LMHA and LSAA Minimum Program Standards

(1) Each LMHA and LSAA program shall have the appropriate current license issued by the Office of Licensing, Department of Human Services, and any other required licenses.

(2) Each LMHA and LSAA shall have a comprehensive plan of service which shall be reviewed and updated at least annually to reflect changing needs. The plan shall:

(a) be consistent with the Division directives;

(b) designate the projected use of state and federal contracted dollars and the 20% county match dollars; and

(c) define the LMHA's or LSAA's priorities for service and the population to be served.

(3) Each LMHA shall provide or arrange for the provision of services within the following continuum of care:

(a) inpatient care and services;

(b) residential care and services;

(c) day treatment and psycho-social rehabilitation;

(d) outpatient care and services;

(e) twenty-four hour crisis care and services;

(f) psychotropic medication management;

(g) case management services;

(h) community supports including in-home services, housing, family support services and respite services;

(i) consultation, education and preventative services, including case consultation, collaboration with other county service agencies, public education and public information; and

(j) services to persons incarcerated in a county jail or other county correctional facility.

(4) Each LSAA shall provide or arrange for the provision of services within the following continuum of care:

(a) universal prevention;

(b) selective prevention;

(c) indicated prevention including the educational series approved by the Division in Rule R523-11 for individuals convicted of driving under the influence,

(d) treatment services prescribed by Division contract and Directives; and

(e) recovery support services.

(5) Each LMHA and LSAA shall participate in a yearly on-site evaluation conducted by the Division.

(6) Each LMHA and LSAA shall be responsible for monitoring and evaluating all subcontracts to ensure:

(a) services delivered to consumers commensurate with funds provided; and

(b) progress is made toward accomplishing contract goals and objectives.

(7) Each LMHA and LSAA shall conduct a minimum of one site visit per year with each subcontractor. There shall be a written report to document the review activities and findings, a copy of which will be made available to the Division.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R523-2-6

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-2, effective 12/22/2015 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-06, effective 2/26/2021