Attachment 3 - Appendix A Core Program Standards 6.30.25.pdf

This document is an Appendix A Core Program Standards for Substance Abuse (SUD) Treatment Programs contracted by the Department of Corrections (DOC) for facilities in SWSP and EMCF. The document outlines comprehensive standards for substance use disorder treatment services, including three primary levels of care: Outpatient (OP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Long-Term Residential (LTR) treatment programs. These programs are designed to provide counseling, didactic education, treatment planning, and rehabilitation services for offenders, with specific requirements for assessment, treatment continuity, counseling sessions, staff qualifications, and program participant care.

The standards specify detailed requirements for vendor organizations, including mandatory staff credentials, clinical supervision protocols, treatment planning processes, and record-keeping standards. Vendors must maintain specific staff-to-participant ratios, ensure clinical staff are appropriately licensed, provide comprehensive treatment plans, and address co-occurring disorders. The document emphasizes the need for evidence-based treatment approaches, individualized care plans, discharge/continuity of care planning, and strict confidentiality of participant records. Vendors must also develop policies addressing participant rights, safety, program participant screening, and compliance with federal and state confidentiality laws like HIPAA.