Section 7012 - Operational Requirements for Certified SEPsA certified SEP shall include program participant input into program design, implementation and evaluation. Program design, implementation and evaluation shall be guided by the following plans:
(a) A syringe dispensing plan that: (1) Is designed to provide new, sterile syringes to meet the needs of participants in accordance with the recommendations made by the U.S. Public Health Service, published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's HIV Prevention Bulletin: Medical Advice for Persons Who Inject Illicit Drugs, May 9,1997, to support the use of a new, sterile syringe for each injection,(2) Tracks the number of syringes dispensed,(b) A syringe collection and sharps waste disposal plan that: (1) Is designed to maximize return of used syringes without increasing risk of needlestick injury to staff or program participants,(2) Tracks number of syringes returned in a manner that eliminates direct handling of sharps waste and does not interfere with service provision,(3) Includes a needlestick injury protocol and a plan for ensuring staff and participant familiarity with the protocol,(4) Includes sharps waste disposal education that ensures staff and participants are familiar with state law regulating proper disposal of home-generated sharps waste as referenced in Health and Safety Code Section 118286,(5) Includes a plan and budget for sharps waste disposal, or an explanation if no cost is associated with sharps waste disposal.(c) A service delivery plan that includes:(1) Direct provision of services listed in Health and Safety Code Section 121349(d)(3) and in Article 2, Section 7002(a)(5),(2) Direct provision or referrals for services listed in Health and Safety Code Section 121349(d)(1) and in Article 2, Section 7002(a)(3).(3) Education and supplies for safer sex practices,(4) Participant confidentiality protocols,(d) A data collection and program evaluation plan that: (1) Incorporates evaluation data into program design,(2) Uses the department-designated data reporting method to collect the data elements listed in Health and Safety Code Section 121349(d)(4) which include: (A) The total number of persons served,(B) The total number of syringes and needles dispensed, collected and disposed of,(C) The total numbers and types of referrals made to drug treatment and other services.(e) A community relations plan that: (1) Records adverse incidents and positive interactions between local law enforcement and SEP staff, volunteers or participants in their role as program participants;(2) Documents concerns and positive feedback expressed by program participants, community members, neighborhood associations and/or local law enforcement officials; and(3) Documents steps the program has taken to address any reasonable concerns.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 7012
1. New article 6 (sections 7012-7014) and section filed 7-16-2013; operative 10-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 29). Note: Authority cited: Sections 121349, 121349.1, 121349.2, 121349.3, 131000, 131005, 131019, 131050, 131051, 131052 and 131200, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 4145 and 4170, Business and Professions Code; and Sections 11364, 118286, 121285, 121349, 121349.1, 121349.2, 121349.3 and 131019, Health and Safety Code.
1. New article 6 (sections 7012-7014) and section filed 7-16-2013; operative 10-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 29).