West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 69 - Health And Human Resources
Title 69 - LEGISLATIVE RULE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES
Series 69-07 - Regulations of Opioid Treatment Programs
Section 69-7-9 - Annual Inspections

Universal Citation: 69 WV Code of State Rules 69-7-9

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 38, September 20, 2024

9.1. All opioid treatment programs shall permit inspections and surveys by duly authorized employees of the secretary and any other state or federal governmental authority or accreditation or certification body. All inspections shall be conducted in accordance with applicable federal and state licensing, controlled substance and confidentiality laws.

9.2. Each opioid treatment program shall be accredited and registered as required by the federal agency responsible for oversight of opioid treatment programs. The opioid treatment program shall permit inspections and surveys by all accreditation agencies and shall submit a copy of the results of the accreditation survey to the secretary and to the state authority when they become available.

9.3. Each licensed opioid treatment program shall be inspected annually by employees or agents designated by the secretary. Inspections shall include, but are not limited to:

9.3.a. Observation of service delivery;

9.3.b. Review of life safety and environmental conditions;

9.3.c. Review of clinical and administrative records;

9.3.d. Interviews with patients, with their consent, staff and administrators, and

9.3.e. Review of staff education and training requirements.

9.4. The opioid treatment program shall comply with any reasonable requests from the secretary to have access to the service, staff, patients (with their permission), records of the operation of the opioid treatment program, and records of services provided to patients. Patient records shall remain confidential unless otherwise permitted by law.

9.5. Within ten working days of completion of an inspection, the secretary shall issue a report reflecting the findings of the investigation and conclusions as to whether the opioid treatment program passed the inspection. Deficiencies and shortcomings shall be noted in the report. The secretary may permit the opioid treatment program to develop a plan of correction.

9.6. Based upon an opioid treatment program's previous substantial compliance with this rule, the secretary may waive the requirement for an onsite inspection for issuance of an amended license.

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