Okla. Admin. Code § 450:70-4-7.4

Current through Vol. 41, No. 19, June 17, 2024

Section 450:70-4-7.4 - Operations - Emergencies and exception for weekend dosing

(a) The OTP shall maintain written policy and procedures for handling medical emergencies; and an emergency medical number shall be posted for use by staff.

(b) Crisis intervention and therapy/rehabilitation services shall be available when indicated.

(c) If the OTP is closed on Sunday or for holidays, there shall be written policy and procedure describing the process for providing services to and dosing for those persons served who are not assessed as appropriate to receive a single take home dose. The medical director shall be responsible for determining whether a person served can safely be dispensed medications for unsupervised use. The basis for the decision shall be, at a minimum, the nine criteria listed in 450:70-4-8(g), (1) through (9).

(d) Compliance with 450:70-4-7.4 may be determined by:

(1) A review of policies and procedures,

(2) Treatment records,

(3) Interviews with staff, and

(4) Other facility documentation.

Okla. Admin. Code § 450:70-4-7.4

Added at 30 Ok Reg 1447, eff 7-1-13

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 36, Issue 22, August 1, 2019, eff. 11/1/2019

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 40, Issue 22, August 1, 2023, eff. 9/15/2023