California Code of Regulations
Title 9 - Rehabilitative and Developmental Services
Division 4 - Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs
Chapter 4 - Narcotic Treatment Programs
Subchapter 4 - Medication Security and Diversion Prevention
Article 2 - Patient Identification
Section 10245 - Duties of Program in Issuing Identification Card
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
Each program shall complete all the following steps when issuing an identification card to each patient:
(a) Complete the card by entering the required patient and program information on the card.
(b) Determine that the patient information entered on the card is accurate and consistent with the information in the patient's records.
(c) Require the patient to sign the card under the direct observation of a member of the program staff. The staff member shall compare the signature with at least one other document signed by the patient to determine that the signature is valid. A valid driver's license may be used for this purpose.
(d) Attach to the card a full-face photograph of the patient, which provides sufficient detail for clear identification. A second full-face photograph shall be retained by the program for patient identification purposes.
(e) Laminate the card in clear plastic to prevent alteration.
1. Change
without regulatory effect renumbering and amending parts of former section
10104 to
10245 filed 6-3-91 pursuant to section
100, title 1, California Code of
Regulations (Register 91, No. 34).
2. Change without regulatory effect
amending NOTE filed 4-19-2006 pursuant to section
100, title 1, California Code of
Regulations (Register 2006, No. 16).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 11755, 11835, 11839.3 and 11839.20, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 11839.22, Health and Safety Code.
