Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-35-.10 - PHASES OF TREATMENT

(1) Requirements for services according to phases of treatment:

(a) The patient's most current phase of treatment shall be clearly documented in the patient's medical record.

(b) A patient in the induction or stabilization phases of treatment shall:

1. Have weekly office visits scheduled;

2. Receive appropriate counseling sessions at least twice a month;

3. Be administered one (1) observed drug screen at least weekly, for a minimum of three (3) weeks; and

4. Receive case management services weekly.

(c) A patient in the maintenance phase of treatment for less than one (1) year shall:

1. Have a scheduled office visit at least every two (2) to four (4) weeks;

2. Receive counseling sessions at least monthly;

3. Be administered a random observed drug screen at least eight (8) times annually; and

4. Receive case management services at least monthly.

(d) A patient in the maintenance phase of treatment for one (1) year or more shall:

1. Have a scheduled office visit at least every two (2) months;

2. Receive counseling sessions at least monthly;

3. Be administered a random observed drug screen at least four (4) times annually; and

4. Be offered case management services at least every two months.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-35-.10

New rule filed March 29, 2019; effective 6/27/2019.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-3-1601, 4-4-103, 33-1-302, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, 33-2-302, 33-2-402, 33-2-403, 33-2-404, 33-2-407, and Chapter 912 of the Public Acts of 2016.