1. (a) The OTP shall have written policy and maintain current procedures that ensure that those persons served who choose to taper from treatment medication are provided the opportunity to do so with informed consent and at a mutually agreed upon rate that minimizes taper-related risks. Such consent must be documented in the clinical record by the treating practitioner.

2. (b) Compliance with these standards and criteria may be determined by a review of the following:

   1. (1) Policy and Procedures,
   2. (2) Review of all facility records, and
   3. (3) Investigations, site visits, treatment protocols, clinical records, clinical service manuals and certification reviews.

Added at 30 Ok Reg 1425, eff 7-1-13

Amended at 34 Ok Reg 1830, eff 10-1-17

Amended at 40 Ok Reg 1079, eff 9-15-23

<div>Amended at 42 Ok Reg, Number 6, effective 10-30-24 (emergency)</div>

Amended at 42 Ok Reg, Number 20, effective 9-1-25