W. Va. Code R. § 69-11-16

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 69-11-16 - Risk Management

16.1. Each MAT program shall:

16.1.a. Obtain a voluntary, written, program-specific informed consent to treatment from each patient at admission;

16.1.b. Inform each patient about all treatment procedures, services and other policies and procedures throughout the course of treatment;

16.1.c. Obtain voluntary, written, informed consent to the prescribed therapy from each patient before dosing begins;

16.1.d. Inform each patient that:

16.1.d.1. The goal of medication-assisted treatment is recovery, stabilization of functioning and establishment of a recovery-oriented lifestyle;

16.1.d.2. Detoxification from opioids or other substances is a treatment alternative to an ongoing, recovery-oriented plan of care, and that under the detoxification protocol:

16.1.d.2.A. The strength of maintenance doses of medication-assisted treatment medications should decrease over time, as clinically appropriate; and

16.1.d.2.B. The participant is required to work toward a recovery-oriented lifestyle.

16.1.d.3. At each review of the individualized treatment plan of care, in full consultation with the patient, the program will discuss present level of functioning, course of treatment and future long-term recovery goals; and

16.1.d.4. A patient may choose to withdraw from or be maintained on the medication as he or she desires, unless medically contraindicated.

16.2. Each MAT program shall inform every patient regarding legal requirements and program policies concerning the report of suspected child abuse and neglect as well as other forms of abuse, such as violence against women.

16.3. Each MAT program shall inform every patient as to federal confidentiality regulations, 42 C.F.R. Part 2 , and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-191, 110 Stat. 1936 (1996), as amended.

16.4. Each MAT program shall:

16.4.a. Promulgate and make available a written description of patient rights and responsibilities;

16.4.b. Follow due process procedures and observe any applicable medical protocols for any involuntary terminations of patients;

16.4.c. Ensure that family members of employees do not receive special privileges; and

16.4.d. Monitor credentialing of all staff to ensure that they maintain current credentials for performing their assigned job duties.

W. Va. Code R. § 69-11-16