South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-93 - Standards for Licensing Facilities for Chemically Dependent or Addicted Persons
Sec2 61-93.500 - STAFF AND TRAINING
Section 61-93.500.505 - Staffing for Opioid Treatment Programs (I)

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-93.500.505

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

A. The Opioid Treatment Program Physician shall have authority over all medical aspects of care and make treatment decisions in consultation with treatment Staff consistent with the needs of the Patient, clinical protocols, and research findings. The Facility shall have at least one (1) Physician available during dosing and Facility operating hours, either in person or by telephone for consultation and for emergencies.

B. The Facility shall have a pharmacist or other person licensed to dispense Opioid Treatment Program Medications pursuant to the South Carolina Code of Laws who is responsible for dispensing the amounts of Opioid Treatment Program Medications administered and shall record and countersign all changes in dosing schedules.

C. The Facility shall have one (1) Licensed Nurse present at all times Medications are being administered to Patients.

D. The Opioid Treatment Program shall have a least one (1) full-time counselor on staff for every fifty (50) Patients or fraction thereof. Counselors shall be qualified as specified in Section 508.

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