1. (1) The substance use disorder facility (SUDF) must have a quality management committee that is representative of the SUDF's administration and staff members.

2. (2) The quality management committee must meet on a quarterly basis and is responsible for:

   1. (a) developing a written plan for a continuous quality improvement program that is applicable to the entire organization;
   2. (b) implementing the quality improvement plan and monitoring the quality and appropriateness of services;
   3. (c) identifying problems, taking corrective action as indicated, and monitoring results of those actions; and
   4. (d) at least annually, reviewing and updating the quality improvement plan.

3. (3) The quality improvement program must include at a minimum:

   1. (a) administrative processes;
   2. (b) fiscal processes;
   3. (c) clinical services;
   4. (d) client outcomes; and
   5. (e) a process for reviewing serious incidents, grievances and complaints, and medication errors.
4. (4) The SUDF must prepare and maintain on file an annual report including improvements made as a result of the quality management plan.

Authorizing statute(s): 53-24-208, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 50-5-101, 50-5-103, 53-24-208, 76-2-411, MCA

History: NEW, 2010 MAR p. 2975, Eff. 12/24/10; AMD, 2022 MAR p. 1889, Eff. 9/24/22.