Section 29-2400. GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

2400.1This chapter, and Chapter 23 (Certification Standards for Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities and Programs) of Title 29 of the D.C. Municipal Regulations, shall apply to the certification of substance abuse treatment programs eligible to participate in the Drug Treatment Choice Program (DTCP).

 

2400.2The Department shall implement the DTCP to provide District residents with access to substance abuse rehabilitation and aftercare services at the certified substance abuse treatment program of their choice in consultation with a qualified substance abuse counselor, subject to the availability of funds in the Addiction Recovery Fund (Fund).

 

2400.3Any resident who presents at the Central Registry Division or any secondary intake site for admission to a substance abuse treatment program shall receive the standardized clinical intake screening and assessment necessary to determine eligibility for substance abuse treatment and to determine the level of care the person will require for treatment of the person's presenting problems.

 

2400.4Any information an applicant furnishes to the Department pursuant to the Act shall remain confidential according to the requirements of 42 CFR Part 2, this chapter, and any other federal and District laws and regulations regarding the confidentiality of patient records and health information.

 

authority

Section 16 of the Choice in Drug Treatment Act of 2000 (D.C. Law 13-146; D.C. Official Code § 7-3015) and Mayor’s Order 2002-73, dated April 3, 2002.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 3720 (April 9, 2004); as amended by Emergency Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 1604 (February 14, 2003) [EXPIRED]; as amended by Emergency Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 11039 (December 6, 2002) [EXPIRED]; as amended by Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 8758(September 20, 2002) [EXPIRED].