N.J. Admin. Code § 10:161B-11.7

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 10:161B-11.7 - Medical assessments

(a) In all years after the year of admission to an opioid treatment program, a client shall receive either an annual physical examination by a program physician or other licensed independent practitioner under New Jersey statutes, or an annual nursing assessment by a registered professional nurse according to a protocol established by the facility's medical director.

(b) Clients shall be referred to or provided additional medical services, as indicated by the physical examination or nursing assessment. Documentation of physical examinations or nursing assessments, as well as referrals and follow up, shall be included in the client record.

(c) When medically indicated, the opioid treatment program shall attempt to obtain written authorization from the client authorizing program medical staff to coordinate medical care with the client's primary care provider, if different than the opioid treatment program. Client refusal shall also be documented in the client's clinical record.

(d) All clients must have access to a program physician or a registered nurse for an appointment or telephone consultation within 72 hours or three business days of making a medically appropriate request. Documentation of the client's request shall be placed in the client's file.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:161B-11.7