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Section § 382.605: Referral, evaluation, and treatment

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Section § 382.605: Referral, evaluation, and treatment.

Guidance Q&A

Question 1: Must an SAP evaluation be conducted in person or may it be conducted telephonically?

Guidance: Both the initial and follow-up SAP evaluations are clinical processes that must be conducted face-to-face. Body language and appearance offer important physical cues vital to the evaluation process. Tremors, needle marks, dilated pupils, exaggerated movements, yellow eyes, glazed or bloodshot eyes, lack of eye contact, a physical slowdown or hyperactivity, appearance, posture, carriage, and ability to communicate in person are vital components that cannot be determined telephonically. In-person sessions carry with them the added advantage of the SAP's being able to provide immediate attention to individuals who may be a danger to themselves or others.

Regulatory Topic: Guidance on SAP evaluation
Effective Date: Friday, April 4, 1997
Issued Date: Sunday, May 4, 1997