W. Va. Code R. § 69-12-20

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

Section 69-12-20 - Multiple Program Enrollments

20.1. A patient enrolled in an OBMAT program shall not be permitted to obtain treatment in any other OBMAT program except in exceptional circumstances.

20.1.1. If the medical director or program physician of the OBMAT program in which the patient is enrolled determines that an exceptional circumstance exists, the patient may be granted permission to seek treatment at another OBMAT program.

20.1.2. The justification for finding exceptional circumstances shall be noted in the patient's individualized plan of care or treatment strategy and medical chart both at the OBMAT program in which the patient is enrolled and at the OBMAT program that provides the additional treatment.

20.2. When there is reason to believe a patient is receiving treatment at an opioid treatment program, the OBMAT program shall obtain a written consent for release of information from the patient to check the records of opioid treatment programs to ensure that the patient is not currently enrolled in those programs as well. The request for information may be made by telephone, fax, or e-mail. The release of information shall state that only prior admissions may be the subject of inquiry, not contacts without admission. The OBMAT program shall protect patient confidentiality at all times and with all procedures used in acquiring medical or health information.

20.3. Results of the multiple-program check shall be contained in the patient chart.

20.4. A multiple program enrollment check shall be repeated if the patient is discharged and readmitted at any time.

W. Va. Code R. § 69-12-20