Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 69-7-39 - Administrative Withdrawal39.1. Administrative withdrawal is an involuntary withdrawal or administrative discharge from pharmacotherapy. The schedule of withdrawal may be brief, less than thirty days if necessary.39.2. Administrative withdrawal may result from any of the following: 39.2.a. Non-payment of fees. The opioid treatment program shall make every effort to consider all clinical data, including patient participation and compliance with treatment prior to initiating administrative withdrawal for non-payment. If the patient has a history of compliance and cooperation with treatment, the program shall document every effort to explore alternatives to administrative withdrawal with the patient prior to onset of withdrawal. If necessary and unavoidable, the schedule of withdrawal shall follow protocols and guidelines of approved authorities.39.2.b. Disruptive conduct or behavior considered to have an adverse effect on the program, staff or patient population of such gravity as to justify the involuntary withdrawal and discharge of a patient. Such behaviors may include violence, threat of violence, dealing drugs, diversion of pharmacological agents, repeated loitering, and/or flagrant noncompliance resulting in an observable, negative impact on the program, staff and other patients.39.2.c. Incarceration or other confinement. The program is responsible for working with law enforcement and corrections personnel in order to avoid mandatory withdrawal whenever possible.39.3. The opioid treatment program shall document in the patient's individualized treatment plan of care and chart all efforts regarding referral or transfer of the patient to a suitable, alternative treatment program.