N.D. Admin Code 75-09.1-12-07 - Medication unit requirements

All licensed medication units shall:

1. Provide medication dosing and may provide urine screen collection and shall adhere to all state and federal regulations for those services. Any other services provided at the medication unit must have prior approval by the division;

2. Develop and implement a policy on the physical operations of a medication unit in conjunction with services at the home-based opioid treatment program;

3. Develop and implement a policy identifying the criteria a patient must meet to receive services offered at the medication unit;

4. Identify in a patient's treatment plan the services received at a medication unit;

5. Provide orientation to each patient regarding the services offered through the medication unit;

6. Develop treatment plans that reflect the utilization of a medication unit;

7. Develop and implement a process for a patient's continuity of care between services conducted at the medication unit and the home-based opioid treatment program;

8. Ensure all employee requirements required in chapter 75-09.1-10 occur for employees of the medication unit;

9. Ensure the facility is clean and well-maintained; and

10. Provide protection of patient confidentiality, in accordance with federal and state confidentiality requirements.

Notes

N.D. Admin Code 75-09.1-12-07

Adopted by Administrative Rules Supplement 376, April 2020, effective 4/1/2020.

General Authority: NDCC 50-31-09

Law Implemented: NDCC 50-31-09