PDFWAC 246-341-1015

Opioid treatment programs (OTP)Clinical record content and documentation requirements.

In addition to the general clinical record content requirements in WAC 246-341-0640, an agency providing substance use disorder opioid treatment program services must maintain an individual's clinical record. The clinical record must contain:
(1) Documentation that the agency made a good faith effort to review if the individual is enrolled in any other opioid treatment program and take appropriate action;
(2) Documentation that the individual received a copy of the rules and responsibilities for treatment participants, including the potential use of interventions or sanction;
(3) Documentation that the individual service plan was reviewed quarterly and semi-annually after two years of continuous treatment;
(4) Documentation when an individual refuses to provide a drug testing specimen sample. The refusal is considered a positive drug screen specimen;
(5) Documentation of the results and the discussion held with the individual regarding any positive drug screen specimens in the counseling session immediately following the notification of positive results; and
(6) Documentation of all medical services (see WAC 246-341-1020 and 246-341-1025 regarding program physician responsibility and medication management).
[Statutory Authority: 2018 c 201 and 2018 c 291. WSR 19-09-062, § 246-341-1015, filed 4/16/19, effective 5/17/19.]