What does Level 3.7 refer to in terms of treatment settings?

Level 3.7 refers to "Medically Monitored Intensive Inpatient Services," which signifies a treatment setting that provides a high level of medical oversight during the recovery process. This level of care is designed for individuals with severe substance use disorders who require intensive support and monitoring due to the potential for complex medical needs or withdrawal symptoms.

In this setting, treatment involves the integration of both medical and therapeutic interventions, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive care that addresses both their physical and psychological needs. Medical monitoring is crucial in this level of care, as it allows healthcare providers to respond quickly to any changes in a patient's condition, ensuring safety and addressing complications that may arise during treatment.

This level stands distinct from other types of treatment settings. For example, while clinically managed high-intensity residential services may involve therapeutic support in a less medically-intensive environment, they do not provide the same level of medical supervision guaranteed in Level 3.7. Medically managed intensive inpatient services, although also involving significant medical care, usually refers to even higher levels of medical intervention that may not be necessary for all patients at Level 3.7. Detoxification services, on the other hand, focus primarily on safely managing withdrawal symptoms rather than on the comprehensive treatment typically involved at Level 3