Common use of Tracks Clause in Contracts

Tracks. There are three sets of procedures (tracks) for initiating chemical dependency treatment: A. Client is assessed at EAP with a chemical dependency problem requiring treatment. If the counselor is clear that outpatient or inpatient is required, the client may be sent directly to the recommended treatment facility and Step B would be initiated. If the counselor desires, the client may be sent for additional assessment at a treatment facility. An outpatient assessment counselor may be utilized in these cases, especially if the client falls in a "▇▇▇▇ area" regarding type of necessary treatment. B. Counselor obtains a release of information to authorize report of participation to the City of San ▇▇▇▇ Human Resources/Benefits Division. C. Treatment program is contacted by telephone to notify them that the client is coming and that: 1. Treatment is pre-authorized for a specific number of days and the authorization form is mailed to them. 2. The program should contact City of San ▇▇▇▇ Employee Services/Benefits Division to confirm eligibility. D. Counselor fills out the pre-authorization form within one working day of admission and sends it to: 1. Treatment facility 2. City of San ▇▇▇▇ Human Resources/Benefits Division 3. Client (at home address) E. Counselor interaction with treatment program during treatment will be as follows: • Outpatient: Telephone contact weekly for the duration of treatment. If necessary, schedule a meeting with the client and treatment counselor for post-treatment planning. • Inpatient: Meet with staff during the first fifteen (15) days of authorized treatment to determine the subsequent treatment course. Ask them to justify inpatient treatment beyond the fifteen (15) authorized days. Generally speaking, we will want to follow the recommendations of the program. • Keep in contact on a weekly basis via telephone or letter. • Attend discharge planning meeting at facility, and set-up first after-care appointment. Request that staff remind client to contact EAP therapist for appointment and that there are resources available to the employee via the union or the EAP. F. Provide authorization for alterations or extension of treatment as necessary.

Tracks. There are three sets of procedures (tracks) for initiating chemical dependency treatment: A. Client is assessed at EAP with a chemical dependency problem requiring treatment. If the counselor is clear that outpatient or inpatient is required, the client may be sent directly to the recommended treatment facility and Step B would be initiated. If the counselor desires, the client may be sent for additional assessment at a treatment facility. An outpatient assessment counselor may be utilized in these cases, especially if the client falls in a "▇▇▇▇ gray area" regarding type of necessary treatment. B. Counselor ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ obtains a release of information to authorize report of participation to the City of San ▇▇▇▇ Human ResourcesEmployee Services/Benefits Division. C. Treatment program is contacted by telephone to notify them that the client is coming and that: 1. Treatment is pre-authorized for a specific number of days and the authorization form is mailed to them. 2. The program should contact City of San ▇▇▇▇ Employee Services/Benefits Division to confirm eligibility. D. Counselor fills out the pre-authorization form within one working day of admission and sends it to: 1. a. Treatment facility 2. b. City of San ▇▇▇▇ Human ResourcesEmployee Services/Benefits Division 3. c. Client (at home address) E. Counselor interaction with treatment program during treatment will be as follows: • Outpatient: Telephone contact weekly for the duration of treatment. If necessary, schedule a meeting with the client and treatment counselor for post-treatment planning. • Inpatient: Meet with staff during the first fifteen (15) days of authorized treatment to determine the subsequent treatment course. Ask them to justify inpatient treatment beyond the fifteen (15) authorized days. Generally speaking, we will want to follow the recommendations of the program. • Keep in contact on a weekly basis via telephone or letter. • Attend discharge planning meeting at facility, and set-up first after-care appointment. Request that staff remind client to contact EAP therapist for appointment and that there are resources available to the employee via the union Union or the EAP. F. Provide authorization for alterations or extension of treatment as necessary.