OAR 415-020-0080: Volunteers

An Opioid Treatment Program utilizing volunteers shall have the following standards for volunteers: (1) Policy Required: A written policy regarding the use of volunteers that shall include: (a) Specific tasks and responsibilities of volunteers; (b) Procedures and criteria used in selecting volunteers, including sobriety requirements for individuals recovering from the disease of alcohol or other drug abuse; (c) Specific accountability and reporting requirements of volunteer; and (d) Specific procedure for reviewing the performance of volunteers and providing direct feedback to them. (2) Orientation and Training: The program shall document that the volunteers complete an orientation and training program specific to their responsibilities before they participate in assignments. The orientation and training shall: (a) Include a review of the program's philosophical approach to treatment; (b) Include information on confidentiality regulations and patient's rights; (c) Specify how volunteers are to respond to and follow procedures for unusual incidents; (d) Explain the program's channels of communication, reporting requirements, and accountability requirements for volunteers; (e) Explain the procedure for reviewing the volunteer's performance and providing feedback to the volunteer; and (f) Explain the procedure for discontinuing a volunteer's participation.