Current through Register 1536, December 6, 2024
Section 164.010 - Inspections(A) The Department or its agents may visit at any time without prior notice and inspect the facility, its staff, activities, and records to determine compliance with 105 CMR 164.000 and applicable state and federal laws.(B) Applicants and Licensed or Approved Providers shall provide Department inspectors with access to: (1) The entire physical plant, including those portions open to patients or residents and staff and those open only to staff; and(2) All information including, but not limited to: records, and documentation related to the provision of substance use disorder treatment services, and to the operation of the program, including personnel records and documents relating to the licensed legal entity. All such records and documentation shall be in English, legible, and current to within five business days of the most recent provision of service.(C) Refusal to allow entry to Department inspectors shall constitute grounds to seek a warrant in district or superior court to authorize entry.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1305, eff. 1/29/2016.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1482, eff. 11/11/2022.