Arkansas Administrative Code

20 CAR § 433-313. Aftercare plan. (a)(1) The aftercare plan will be written one (1) week prior to target date of completion. (2) The aftercare plan, implemented at discharge, shall minimally contain: (A) A summary of client needs not treated; (B) Established goal or goals that ad…

20 CAR § 433-314. Client confidentiality. (a) There are written policies and procedures for the protection of client's privacy with regard to program visitors which require: (1) The clients are informed in advance of scheduled visitations; and (2) Visitations are conducted when t…

20 CAR § 433-315. Client rights. (a)(1) There are policies and procedures to inform all clients of their legal and human rights. (2) At the time of admission, each client shall be informed of his or her rights in a language that he or she understands, and shall receive a written …

20 CAR § 433-316. Physical environment. (a)(1) The program will apply these standards to all sites operated by the program regardless of ownership. (2) The primary concern of the program should always be the safety and well-being of the clients and staff. (b) Programs are to ensu…

20 CAR § 433-317. Medication. If the program maintains, administers, or dispenses medications, the medication distribution services shall be in conformance with all appropriate state and federal pharmacy laws and shall adopt written policies and procedures for the following: (1)(…

20 CAR § 433-318. Food and nutrition. (a) If the program prepares meals on site, the program shall have a current food establishment health inspection as required by the Department of Health. (b) When meals are provided by a food service, a written contract shall be maintained an…

20 CAR § 433-319. Detoxification services. (a) Programs funded by the Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention to provide detoxification services shall, in addition to the General Standards, meet the requirements of the standards listed in this section. (b) The Regional Alcoho…

20 CAR § 433-320. Adolescent treatment — Residential and outpatient. (a) The program shall limit admissions to adolescents thirteen (13) through seventeen (17) years of age. (b) The policies and procedures shall specify any exceptions to this requirement, and the Office of Alcoho…

20 CAR § 433-321. Specialized women’s services. (a) Programs authorized by the Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention to provide specialized women’s services shall, in addition to the General Standards, meet the requirements of the standards listed in this section. (b)(1) Th…

20 CAR § 433-322. Criminal justice system. (a) Programs requesting licensure to provide alcohol and drug treatment within the criminal justice system that may include therapeutic community or drug court shall, in addition to the General Standards, meet the requirements of the app…

20 CAR § 433-323. Opioid treatment. (a) Programs seeking licensure as an opioid treatment program shall in addition to the General Standards meet the requirements of the standards listed in this section. (b) The Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Depa…

20 CAR § 434-101. Arkansas State Hospital Parking Committee. (a) The Arkansas State Hospital Parking Committee will consist of the following individuals: (1) Both assistant hospital administrators; (2) The Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department…

20 CAR § 434-102. Registration of vehicles. (a) Registration shall be accomplished December 15-31 of each year for the upcoming year at locations and times specified. (b)(1) Vehicles are defined as any self-propelled vehicle having two (2) or more wheels. (2) All vehicles on the …

20 CAR § 434-103. Restricted parking areas. (a) Yellow curbs. Restricted parking at all times. (b) Red. Reserved for fire/emergency vehicles. (c) Blue/white. Designated disability parking zones. (d) Signs. Restricted as posted.

20 CAR § 434-104. Towing and impounding of vehicles. (a) The Arkansas State Hospital reserves the right to immobilize, tow, and/or impound any vehicle that is: (1) Parked on hospital property in such a way as to constitute a serious hazard; or (2) Owned by a person who is not a D…

20 CAR § 434-105. Payment of violations/fines. (a)(1) A person receiving notice of a parking or traffic violation should go to the public safety checkpoint or the public safety booth to pay the fine. (2) If the checkpoint is closed, the person must contact the public safety booth…

20 CAR § 434-106. Moving violations. (a) Moving violations include all traffic laws as stated in the Arkansas motor vehicle and traffic laws and State Highway Commission rules. (b) The official Arkansas State Hospital parking citation notice placed on vehicles will be sufficient …

20 CAR § 434-107. Accidents. (a) All traffic accidents occurring on the grounds controlled by the Arkansas State Hospital must be reported immediately to the Public Safety Department of the Arkansas State Hospital by calling 501-686-9212. (b) If you are unable to contact the numb…

20 CAR § 434-108. Accessible parking. (a)(1) As required, a number of parking slots have been set aside for use by individuals with disabilities. (2) Each spot has been clearly marked with signs and blue and white paint on the space. (b)(1) Vehicles found illegally parked in thes…

20 CAR § 434-109. Special event parking. (a)(1) Contact the Public Safety Department of the Arkansas State Hospital for any special event parking requests. (2) These will be reviewed by the Arkansas State Hospital Administrator or the Arkansas State Hospital Parking Committee. (b…

20 CAR § 434-110. Visitor parking. (a) Visitors may park only in areas designated for visitors. (b) Visitors who park in violation may be issued a citation. (c) Visitors who come for meetings or other official business may be given temporary parking hangtags/placards in advance b…

20 CAR § 434-111. Appeals. (a)(1) All appeals must be made within fourteen (14) days of the date of the citation or towing and impoundment of the vehicle. (2) Appeals made after fourteen (14) days will not be considered. (b) Appeal forms can be obtained at the: (1) Public safety …

20 CAR § 434-112. Arkansas State Hospital Public Safety Department. The Public Safety Department of the Arkansas State Hospital is open twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week. For all public safety services call 501-686-9212.

20 CAR § 434-113. Parking violation charges. (a)(1) The responsibilities for payment of fines incurred for traffic violations will rest with the registrant. (2) In the event vehicle registration has not been completed, responsibility lies with the owner and/or operator of the veh…

20 CAR § 434-114. Parking rules. (a)(1) All parking rules will be enforced seven (7) days a week, twenty-four (24) hours a day. (2) All personnel, including visitors, are expected to adhere to all campus and state rules regarding safety procedures. (3) Arkansas State Hospital can…

20 CAR § 434-115. Hangtag parking areas. Each individual parking hangtag is color coded and staff, students, and others will only park in the parking area that is designated for that color of hangtag.

20 CAR § 434-116. Motorcycles and motorbikes. Motorbikes, motor scooters, motorcycles, and bicycles must be operated only on streets normally designated for automobile use.

20 CAR § 435-101. Purpose and scope. (a) To ensure that mental health services which are allowable and delivered by a Department of Human Services-certified mental health professional comply with applicable laws, which require, among other things, that all deaf and hard of hearin…

20 CAR § 435-102. Definitions. Definitions for the purpose of this part are as follows: (1) “Advanced practice nurse” means a person holding a current Arkansas license from the Arkansas State Board of Nursing with specialty education and experience in at least one (1) of the foll…

20 CAR § 435-103. General Provisions. (a) A licensed professional certified through this part shall offer culturally affirmative and linguistically appropriate mental health services to a client in the client’s primary communication method. (b)(1) The certified mental health prof…

20 CAR § 435-104. Certified mental health professionals. (a)(1) A certified mental health professional is approved to provide evidenced-based mental health services which address the unique treatment needs of deaf or hard of hearing individuals and their families or caregivers. (…

20 CAR § 435-105. Application process for certified mental health professional. (a)(1) Applications and renewals will be accepted by electronic mail or postal mail, but preferably by electronic mail to the following email address: DHS.BehavioralHealth@dhs.arkansas.gov with “Certi…

20 CAR § 435-106. Application review process. (a) Timeline. (1)(A) The Department of Human Services will review all application forms and materials within thirty (30) calendar days after the department receives a complete application package. (B) The department will return incomp…

20 CAR § 435-107. Department of Human Services access to applicants/providers. (a) For the purposes of quality review or investigations, the Department of Human Services may contact applicants or certified mental health professionals at any time. (b) Contact may take place throug…

20 CAR § 435-108. Additional requirements for providing services. (a) Care and services must: (1) Comply with all state and federal laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the furnishing of mental health services funded in whole or in part by federal funds, to all state laws a…

20 CAR § 435-109. Provider renewal. (a) The term of the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services certification approval is continuous for five (5) years from the date of approval. (b) An application for renewal must be checked a…

20 CAR § 435-110. Noncompliance. (a) Failure to comply with the requirements outlined in this part may result in one (1) or more of the following: (1) Submission and implementation of an acceptable corrective action plan as a condition of retaining Deaf Mental Health Professional…

20 CAR § 435-111. Appeal process. (a) If the Department of Human Services denies, suspends, or revokes deaf mental health professional certification status, i.e., takes adverse action, the affected provider may appeal the department’s adverse action. (b) Appeals must be submitted…

20 CAR § 502-1001. Change of address. (a)(1) The participant is responsible for notifying the Division of County Operations or Department of Human Services within ten (10) days of any change of address. (2) It is important that the participant be advised of his or her responsibil…

20 CAR § 502-1002. Absence from the state. (a) If a participant is absent from the state for more than one (1) month: (1) The case will be closed; and (2) The participant will be advised that he or she may reapply once he or she returns to Arkansas. (b) When the county office rec…

20 CAR § 502-1003. Protective payment — Mismanagement. (a)(1) When there is evidence that the transitional employment assistance (TEA) grant is not being used in the best interests of the child or children, a protective payee to handle the family’s cash assistance may be appointe…

20 CAR § 502-1004. Determination of need for mismanagement protective payment. (a) The case record must clearly reflect the evidence upon which the worker’s recommendation for protective payment is based. (b) Such evidence should indicate mismanagement of funds by the participant…

20 CAR § 502-1005. Standards for selection of protective payee. (a) Persons who may be selected as protective payee. (1) A protective payee may be a: (A) Relative; (B) Friend; (C) Neighbor; or (D) Member of a community service group. (2) The person to act as a protective payee sh…

20 CAR § 502-1006. Authorization of mismanagement protective payment. (a) Protective payment will be authorized by the County Administrator upon recommendation of the Program Eligibility Coordinator or his or her designee. (b)(1) Form DCO-195, Request for Protective Payee Approva…

20 CAR § 502-1007. Designation of emergency payee. (a) In emergency situations, payments can be made temporarily to a person acting in place of a parent when no eligible payee is immediately available, provided: (1) The payee has been removed from the home by: (A) Death; (B) Dese…

20 CAR § 502-101. Purpose of the Transitional Employment Assistance (TEA) Program. (a)(1) The purpose of the Transitional Employment Assistance (TEA) Program is to help needy families become economically self-sufficient by providing opportunities to obtain and retain employment s…

20 CAR § 502-102. Administration. (a) The Transitional Employment Assistance Program is governed by: (1) Federal law (Title IV-A of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996); (2) State law (Acts 1997, No. 1058); and (3) The state’s Transitional …

20 CAR § 502-103. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) “Activity-related expenses” means expenses relative to the customer’s participation in work activities that are: (A) Paid for by the Transitional Employment Assistance Program; and (B) Necessary in order for the transitiona…

20 CAR § 502-104. Personnel. (a) The Department of Human Services and the Division of County Operations are responsible for the provision of personnel in their areas of responsibilities, which include: (1) Determining eligibility; (2) Authorizing payments; and (3) Providing case …

20 CAR § 502-105. Volunteers. (a)(1) Volunteers are subject to the rules and policies of the office where they are assigned. (2) This includes the policies that govern the disclosure of information concerning the Department of Human Services and its clients. (3) The volunteer’s s…