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Title 22 - HEALTHSubtitle 22-A - MENTAL HEALTH
Chapter 22-A63 - CERTIFICATION STANDARDS FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT AND RECOVERY PROVIDERS
Rule 22-A6328 - LEVELS OF CARE: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A6328

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Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 25, June 21, 2024
Rule 22-A6328 - LEVELS OF CARE: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
6328.1

All individuals seeking SUD services must be assessed and referred to a particular LOC in accordance with the Department-approved assessment tool(s) and ASAM criteria.

6328.2

Each provider shall ensure that the client receives treatment in accordance with ASAM criteria and this chapter.

6328.3

Each provider shall ensure that all staff comply with all Federal and District laws and regulations pertaining to scope of practice, licensing requirements, and supervision requirements.

6328.4

All treatment shall be:

(a) Person-centered;
(b) Provided only if determined to be medically necessary in accordance with the Plan of Care; and
(c) Provided as part of organized or structured treatment services.
6328.5

Prior to transitioning to a new LOC, at a minimum, an Ongoing Diagnostic Assessment must be performed to ensure that the client is appropriate for the new LOC.

6328.6

The Clinical Care Coordinator shall ensure appropriate client referrals, authorizations, and transitions to new LOCs.

6328.7

A certified provider shall not deny admission for services to an otherwise qualified client because that person is receiving Medication-Assisted Treatment ("MAT") services, even if the MAT services are provided by a different provider.

6328.8

All providers shall offer all Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") approved forms of MAT to any client who meets the criteria for and selects MAT as part of their Plan of Care, in accordance with certification under this chapter or other Federal and District laws and regulations. If a provider is not certified to offer the client's choice of medication in accordance with this chapter or under any other Federal and District laws and regulations, then the provider shall refer the client to another provider able to offer MAT that meets the client's needs.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A6328

Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 12056 (9/4/2015); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 11585 ( 10/9/2020 ).