Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
FACILITY STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-341 - Behavioral health agency licensing and certification requirements
CERTIFICATION STANDARDS FOR OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAMS (OTP)
Section 246-341-1015 - Opioid treatment programs (OTP) - Individual service record content and documentation requirements

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-341-1015

Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024

An agency providing opioid treatment program services must maintain an individual's individual service record. The individual service record must contain:

(1) Documentation that the agency made a good faith effort to review if the individual is enrolled in any other opioid treatment program and take appropriate action;

(2) Documentation that the individual received a copy of the rules and responsibilities for treatment participants, including the potential use of interventions or sanction;

(3) Documentation that the individual service plan was reviewed quarterly and semi-annually after two years of continuous treatment;

(4) Documentation when an individual refuses to provide a drug testing specimen sample. The refusal is considered a positive drug screen specimen;

(5) Documentation in progress notes of timely interventions used to therapeutically address the disclosure of illicit drug use, a positive drug test, or possible diversion of opioid medication, as evidenced by the absence of opioids or related metabolites in drug toxicology test results;

(6) Documentation of all medical services including:

(a) Results of physical examination;

(b) Medical and family history;

(c) Nursing notes;

(d) Laboratory reports including results of regular toxicology screens, a problem list, and list of medications updated as clinically indicated; and

(e) Progress notes including documentation of all medications and dosages, if available.

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