Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 38, September 20, 2024
6.1. Each syringe services program shall
have:
6.1.1. Programmatic guidelines
including a sharps disposal plan, a staff training plan, data collection and
program evaluation plan, and a community relations plan;
6.1.2. Sufficient space and adequate
equipment for the provision of or referral for all services specified in the
syringe services program's description of harm reduction services offered
pursuant to W. Va. Code § 16-64-3;
6.1.3. Clean and safe participant treatment
areas;
6.1.4. A secure room and
lockable equipment for physical participant records or appropriate security
mechanisms for electronic records, or both;
6.1.5. Policies and procedures regarding the
confidentiality of all information in participant records which specify the
requirements for access to the secure room and to electronic records, including
levels of access; and
6.1.6.
Sanitary and secure disposal areas.
6.2. Participant records may be stored
offsite. However, participant records must be readily available upon request
from the Director, or his or her designee.
6.3. Service Delivery Plan. Each syringe
services program shall have a service delivery plan that shall include:
6.3.1. Sterile syringes and harm reduction
services for participants;
6.3.2.
HIV and viral hepatitis prevention education services for
participants;
6.3.3. Safe recovery
and disposal of non-sterile syringes and sharps waste from
participants;
6.3.4. HIV and
hepatitis screening;
6.3.5.
Participant confidentiality protocol;
6.3.6. Screening for sexually transmitted
infections; and
6.3.7. Education
and supplies for safer sex practices.
6.4. All syringe services programs must meet
all requirements of applicable federal, state, and local regulatory or
oversight agencies. All syringe services programs must comply with its own
policies and procedures.
6.5.
Participants Accompanied by Minor Children.
6.5.1. Minor children should not be present
during the syringe exchange and shall be left in the care of another
responsible adult during the syringe exchange portion of the participant's
visit.
6.5.2. Program staff members
or contracted individuals shall at no time be responsible for a participant's
minor child.
6.6. Data
Collection and Program Evaluation Plan. Each syringe services program shall
develop and implement a data collection program evaluation plan that:
6.6.1. Incorporates evaluation data into
program design;
6.6.2. Specifically
outlines the method and process for collecting and documenting data
elements;
6.6.3. Uses the Bureau
for Public Health's designated data reporting tool to provide required data
elements;
6.6.4. Outlines the
method and process for quantitative assessment of participants; and
6.6.5. Outlines the method and process for
quality improvement.
6.7.
Community Relations Plan. Each syringe services program shall have a community
relations plan that:
6.7.1. Records adverse
incidents and positive interactions between local law enforcement or first
responders and program staff members, contracted individuals, volunteers, and
participants in their role as program participants;
6.7.2. Documents concerns and positive
feedback expressed by participants, community members, neighborhood
associations, or local law enforcement officials; and
6.7.3. Documents steps the syringe services
program and harm reduction program have taken to address any reasonable
concerns.
