Includes monitoring on a 24-hour per day basis of a client who is undergoing mild withdrawal in a residential/supported live-in setting. Monitoring will consist of taking the client's vital signs every two hours, or more frequently if indicated, until results remain within the normal range for at least 8 hours.

Vital signs will be taken by a staff member trained and certified by ADAP as a Regional Detoxification Specialist. The facility shall establish approved emergency medical procedures. These services shall be available should the client's condition deteriorate and emergency services be required. A unit of service is one day.



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