(b)Clinical Director. The governing body of each program shall designate in writing a clinical director. The clinical director shall be responsible for the day-to-day and on-going clinical aspects of the program and of the treatment for those patients admitted to the program. Programs must notify the Department in writing within 10 calendar days whenever there is a change in clinical director. see full law

(c)Medical Director. The governing body of each program shall designate in writing a medical director to be responsible for the administration of all medical services, including compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding the medical treatment of narcotic addiction. A physician may serve as medical director of no more than two narcotic treatment programs provided that all such programs are in substantial compliance with these rules and are within 50 miles of the physician's primary residence or primary office location. Programs must notify the Department in writing within 10 calendar days whenever there is a change in medical director. see full law

(d)Program Physician. Programs are required to provide sufficient physician coverage to provide the medical treatment and oversight necessary to serve patient needs. A program physician's responsibilities for each patient include, but are not limited to, performing medical history and physical exams, determination of diagnosis under current DSM criteria, determination of narcotic dependence, reviewing treatment plans determining dosage and all changes in doses, ordering take-home privileges, discussing cases with the treatment team, and issuing any emergency or verbal orders relating to patient care. At all times a program is open and a physician is not present on site, a program physician must be available on call for consultation and emergency orders. Programs must be able to document a referral agreement with a local hospital or health care facility. Any program physician who is not a medical director must work under the supervision of the program's medical director. see full law

(g)Counselors. There must be at least one full-time counselor for every 50 patients. To be considered "full-time," a counselor must work a minimum of 35 hours per week. The program shall assign no more than 40 patients to counselors in training who are not yet certified. see full law

(a)Director of Pharmacy Services. Each OTP clinic pharmacy shall be under the direction of a Director of Pharmacy Services, hereafter referred to as the Director. The Director shall: see full law

2.Be a pharmacist licensed by the Board to practice; see full law