Observations
Patient's record was revieiwed on-site on August 11, 2016. Based on this review, the facility failed to afford the patient the opportunity to receive detoxification of at least 7 days at the facility, another narcotic treatment program, or hospital licensed and approved by the Department for detoxification.The facility administratively discharged the patient on February 22, 2016 for selling drugs on the premises. The patient was given a one time exception by the Medical Director for seven take-home doses in order for the patient to detox himself from methadone.
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Plan of Correction
Action/ Plan: Clients being discharged involuntarily for possession of a controlled substance without a prescription or for sale/distribution of a controlled substance in or around the program premises shall be offered an opportunity to receive a medication taper of at least seven days. This taper may take place at the program or the client will be referred for transfer to another program to complete the taper.
Person(s) Responsible: Clinical Supervisor, Facility Director, Nursing Staff,Medical Director
Date of full compliance: October 15, 2016
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