Section 29-2348. SERVICES AND SUPPORTS: STANDARDS FOR CORE REQUIREMENTS -- DRUG SCREENING AND LABORATORY SERVICES

 

2348.1 The facility or program shall conduct tests or drug-screening analyses to determine and detect the use of alcohol and other drugs.

 

2348.2 The facility or program shall identify its goals, policies and procedures regarding drug testing.

 

2348.3 The facility or program shall implement written policies and procedures regarding the collection, storage and handling of specimens.

 

2348.4 A laboratory that analyzes specimens shall meet all applicable District and federal laws and regulations.

 

2348.5 The facility or program shall implement written policies and procedures outlining the interpretation of results and actions to be taken when test results indicate the presence of alcohol and/or other drugs. Presumptive lab results shall be distinguished from definitive lab results.

 

2348.6 The facility or program shall ensure that test results and the resulting actions are documented in the patient’s record.

 

2348.7 The facility or program shall conduct tests or analyses for drug use on a randomly scheduled basis, under appropriate supervision, as indicated by the patient’s needs and in compliance with applicable District and federal laws and regulations.

 

2348.8 Clinical laboratory services provided on the premises of a substance abuse treatment facility or program, and testing not performed on the premises, shall comply with the Clinical Laboratory Act of 1988, effective March 16, 1989 (D.C. Law 7-182, D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. §44-201 et seq.), and all District and federal laws and regulations.

 

2348.9 A facility or program shall conduct random drug screenings on the following substances, including but not limited to:

 

(a) Opiates;

 

(b) Methadone;

 

(c) Cocaine;

 

(d) Benzodiazepines;

 

(e) Marijuana;

 

(f) Phencyclidine (PCP); and

 

(g) Amphetamines.

 

2348.10 Facilities or programs may add or delete substances specified in §2348.9 based on area use and trends with the Department’s approval.

 

 

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Final Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 9341 (November 24, 2000), adopting Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 7708, 7774 (September 22, 2000).