OAR 415-050-0150: Supportive Stabilization Services

The Program must offer the following services to support stabilization: (1) Motivational counseling, care coordination and case management services. (2) Information to assist patient choice to remain in services for the duration determined by the stabilization plan, including: (a) Health education applicable to the patient’s medical condition, which may include: (A) Information about current medications, side effects of abrupt cessation, and which medications can be removed from the facility by the patient when exiting the program; (B) Information about the potential danger of continued withdrawal in a non-medical setting; (C) The use of opiates after withdrawal and the use of Naloxone; and (D) Ability to return to withdrawal management services. (b) Option to communicate with a support individual when a valid release of information is on file; and (c) Care coordination, information and referral resources that match the patient’s expressed preferences. (3) Program staff or translators fluent in the language and sensitive to the special needs of the population served must be provided as necessary to assist in the delivery of services. (4) Program staff must document a care coordination plan for each patient that is able to engage in such a process during the episode. When this is not possible, the reason(s) must be documented. The care coordination plan must: (a) Identify the patient’s preferences for transition; (b) Contain contact information for any specific referrals made; and (c) Contain the time, date, contact information and type of appointment for any appointment(s) scheduled.