Regulatory Frameworks & Compliance Flashcards
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Under 42 CFR Part 2, which action requires written patient consent before disclosure of substance use disorder records?
Answer: Sharing records with a treating physician outside the program
42 CFR Part 2 requires written patient consent to disclose SUD records to outside treating physicians, unlike internal QA or legally mandated disclosures.
A counselor discovers a client is selling prescribed buprenorphine. Which regulatory obligation is MOST immediately relevant?
Answer: Report the diversion to the DEA or appropriate authority
Diversion of Schedule III controlled substances like buprenorphine must be reported to the DEA and relevant authorities under federal controlled substances regulations.
SAMHSA's block grant programs require states to reserve what minimum percentage of funds for early intervention and treatment of pregnant women and women with dependent children?
Answer: 10%
The Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant requires states to reserve at least 5% for primary prevention and at least 10% for services to pregnant women and women with dependent children.
A methadone maintenance treatment program must be certified by which federal agency?
Answer: SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)
Opioid treatment programs must be certified by SAMHSA/CSAT and accredited by a SAMHSA-approved accrediting body, in addition to DEA registration.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which individual is protected from employment discrimination?
Answer: A person in recovery who is no longer using illegal drugs
The ADA protects individuals in recovery from illegal drug use who are no longer using drugs, but does not protect those currently engaging in illegal drug use.
Which document governs the ethical standards for Certified Clinical Dependency Counselors (CCDC) in most states?
Answer: NAADAC Code of Ethics
NAADAC's Code of Ethics provides the professional ethical standards that govern credentialed addiction counselors including CCDCs.
When a client signs a general medical release of information, does it automatically cover release of substance use disorder treatment records under federal law?
Answer: No, SUD records require a separate, specific consent under 42 CFR Part 2
42 CFR Part 2 requires a consent form that specifically identifies the SUD program; a general medical release is insufficient.
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