| (a) A patient is considered eligible for continued
stay in the outpatient treatment service when the patient meets the
diagnostic criteria and the conditions under at least one paragraph
out of paragraphs (1) or (2) in subsection (b) of this section.
(b) Factors for continued outpatient treatment services
are listed in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection.
(1) Alcohol/drug rehabilitation/treatment complications.
The patient must meet the conditions of subparagraphs (A) or (B) of
this paragraph.
(A) Patient demonstrates an insight and understanding
into the patient's personal relationship with mood-altering chemicals,
yet is not effectively addressing the life functions of work, social
or primary relationships without the use of mood altering chemicals.
(B) Patient, while physically abstinent from chemical
substance use, remains mentally preoccupied with such use to the extent
that the patient is unable to adequately address primary relationships,
social or work tasks, but there are indications that with continued
treatment, the patient will effectively address these issues.
(2) Psychiatric or medical complications. Documentation
in the record indicates an intervening medical or psychiatric event
which was serious enough to interrupt rehabilitation/treatment, but
the patient is again progressing in treatment.
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