Regulation .18 Withdrawal Management Service.
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A withdrawal management service is one that:
A.
May be provided at one or more of the following ASAM levels:
(1)
Level 1-WM, ambulatory withdrawal management without extended on-site monitoring;
(2)
Level 2-WM, ambulatory withdrawal management with extended on-site monitoring;
(3)
Level 3.2-WM, clinically-managed residential withdrawal management; or
(4)
Level 3.7-WM, medically-monitored residential withdrawal management;
B.
Monitors the decreasing amount of psychoactive substances in the body;
C.
Manages the withdrawal symptoms;
D.
Motivates the individual to participate in appropriate treatment programs for alcohol or other drug dependence;
E.
Provides additional referrals as necessary; and
F.
At Level I-WM, Level 2-WM, and Level 3.7-WM, employs a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant who:
(1)
Obtains a comprehensive medical history and physical examination of the patient at admission; and
(2)
Medically monitors each patient.