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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 22. HEALTH |
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SubTilte 22-A. MENTAL HEALTH |
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Chapter 22-A63. CERTIFICATION STANDARDS FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT AND RECOVERY PROVIDERS |
Section 22-A6341. CORE SERVICE: DRUG SCREENING
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6341 CORE SERVICE: DRUG SCREENING
6341.1 Drug Screening consists of toxicology sample collection and breathalyzer testing to determine and detect the use of alcohol and other drugs.
6341.2 Providers reimbursed by the District for Drug Screening must comply with the Department policy on drug screening; those providers not reimbursed by the District must have their own drug screening policy.
6341.3 Toxicology sample collection involves the collection of biological specimens for drug analysis. The following provisions apply to toxicology sample collection:
(a)The handling of biological specimens requires a chain of custody in accordance with District guidelines from the point of collection throughout the analysis process to ensure the integrity of the specimen;
(b)Toxicology sample collection shall be conducted to verify abstinence or use of substances to inform treatment;
(c)Toxicology sample collection shall include an in-person encounter with the client;
(d)Documentation of the toxicology sample collection service requires an encounter note, laboratory request, and recorded laboratory results from an approved laboratory;
(e)Chain of custody for the toxicology specimen must be observed and documented in accordance with District guidelines; and
(f)Individuals collecting the samples must be properly trained to do so.
6341.4 Breathalyzer testing is the collection and documentation of valid breath specimens for alcohol analysis in accordance with Department standards. A Breathalyzer is conducted to test for blood alcohol content to inform treatment for an individual. The following provisions apply to Breathalyzer services:
(a)Breathalyzer testing requires an in-person collection of the sample;
(b)Breathalyzer testing must be documented with an encounter note and recorded results;
(c)The chain of custody must be kept in accordance with District guidelines; and
(d)Individuals collecting the samples must be properly trained to do so.