18 Va. Admin. Code § 85-21-80
Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 8, December 2, 2024
Section 18VAC85-21-80 - [Effective until 1/2/2025] Treatment plan for chronic painA. The medical record shall include a treatment plan that states measures to be used to determine progress in treatment, including pain relief and improved physical and psychosocial function, quality of life, and daily activities.B. The treatment plan shall include further diagnostic evaluations and other treatment modalities or rehabilitation that may be necessary depending on the etiology of the pain and the extent to which the pain is associated with physical and psychosocial impairment.C. The prescriber shall document in the medical record the presence or absence of any indicators for medication misuse or diversion and shall take appropriate action.18 Va. Admin. Code § 85-21-80
Derived From Virginia Register Volume 34, Issue 23, eff. 8/8/2018.Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2928.2 of the Code of Virginia.