Okla. Admin. Code § 450:70-6-8

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

Section 450:70-6-8 - Long-term managed withdrawal

(a) There shall be written policy stating a person served may be admitted to long-term managed withdrawal regardless of age. Written approval from a parent or guardian for a person served under the age of eighteen (18) shall be obtained if required by law. If a minor is eligible to self-consent to treatment pursuant to state law, written approval from a parent or guardian is not required.

(b) Methadone is required to be administered daily in reducing doses to reach a drug-free state over a period not to exceed one hundred and eighty (180) days. Buprenorphine shall be administered as determined by the OTP medical director.

(c) The person served is required to be under observation while ingesting the drug at least six (6) days a week. This is not required for buprenorphine.

(d) Initial and random monthly drug screening tests must be performed on each person served.

(e) Initial service plans and monthly service plan reviews are required.

(f) All other requirements of comprehensive maintenance treatment apply.

(g) A history of one year of opioid dependence and an attempt at another form of treatment is not required for admission to long-term withdrawal management.

(h) Compliance with 450:70-6-8 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 § 450:70-6-8

Added at 24 Ok Reg 2634, eff 7-12-07 ; Amended at 26 Ok Reg 1303, eff 7-1-09 ; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 1453, eff 7-1-13

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 34, Issue 24, September 1, 2017, eff. 10/1/2017

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