Section 19a-495-22-4 - Mobile narcotic treatment program and policies(a) A multicare institution that provides services with an approved mobile narcotic treatment program shall specify the scope of services offered, which may include, but need not be limited, to admission, counseling, induction, dispensing take-home treatment, outreach, and referrals.(b) A multicare institution that provides services with an approved mobile narcotic treatment program shall implement and maintain written policies and protocols for each service offered.(c) If the mobile narcotic treatment program opts to offer admission services, the mobile component shall be staffed with a physician, physician assistant, or APRN.(d) If the multicare institution opts to offer counseling services from the mobile narcotic treatment program, the mobile narcotic treatment program shall ensure confidentiality in the provision of such services to patients in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.(e) If the multicare institution opts to offer take-home narcotic treatments, the following requirements shall be met: (1) The mobile narcotic treatment program shall adopt and implement a written policy on dispensing take-home treatment; and(2) The mobile narcotic treatment program shall make lockboxes available as needed to patients initiating take-home treatment.(f) The multicare institution shall issue and implement written contingency policies and protocols for the mobile narcotic treatment program, including, but not limited to, contingency policies and protocols concerning the following: (4) Schedule changes; and(5) Staff illness or absence.(g) Contingency policies and protocols shall ensure the safety of staff and individuals and shall ensure all controlled substances are accounted for in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.72(e)(1).(h) The mobile narcotic treatment program shall only dispense or administer medication in the form and manner as prescribed in Section 19a-495-570(m)(9) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, as applicable. The mobile narcotic treatment program shall have the ability to respond to any adverse medication reactions or overdose in accordance with standards of practice.(i) All medication maintenance and disposal shall be conducted in compliance with Sections 19a-495-570(m)(9) and 21a-262-3 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, as applicable, and with 21 CFR 1317.(j) All patient and controlled substance records for the mobile narcotic treatment program shall comply with the record requirements outlined in Section 19a-495-570 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and shall be stored and maintained at the licensed multicare institution in accordance with Section 19a-495-22-5 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and 21 CFR 1304.24.(k) The mobile narcotic treatment vehicle shall not transport patients for any purpose or cross state lines.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 19a-495-22-4