Section 710. Documenting crisis intervention and emergency services

A. The provider shall develop a method for documenting the provision of crisis intervention and emergency services. Documentation shall include the following:

1. Date and time;

2. Description of the nature of or circumstances surrounding the crisis or emergency;

3. Name of individual;

4. Description of precipitating factors;

5. Interventions or treatment provided;

6. Names of employees or contractors responding to or consulted during the crisis or emergency; and

7. Outcome.

B. If a crisis or emergency involves an individual who is admitted into service, documentation of the crisis intervention or provision of emergency services shall become part of his record.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 18, Issue 18, eff. September 19, 2002; amended, Virginia Register Volume 28, Issue 05, eff. December 7, 2011.

Statutory Authority

§ 37.2-203 of the Code of Virginia.