SECTION 450:70-6-15.4. Service - Termination

(a)   The OTP shall have written policy and procedure stating if a patient misses appointments for two weeks or more without notifying the clinic, the episode of care is considered terminated and is to be so noted in the patient's record. An exception determination would be in circumstances where the patient can provide documented proof of exceptional circumstances. The documentation must be maintained in the patient's record. If the patient does return for care and is accepted into the program, the patient is considered a new patient and is to be so noted in the patient's record.

(b)   Compliance with 450:70-6-15.4 may be determined by:

(1)   A review of policies and procedures,

(2)   Treatment records, and

(3)   Other facility documentation.

[Source: Added at 30 Ok Reg 1425, eff 7-1-13; Amended at 34 Ok Reg 1830, eff 10-1-17]