- (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.
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 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