Codes
There are how many Codes
What is 7 Codes
Code 6; Code 5; Code 4; Code 3; Code 1; Code T; Code M
The number/ Letter tells you how many days you come in
When you have a UA hold, when should you present to the treatment center?
Same day before end of dosing for Longmont
Same day by 10:30 Westminster
Same day check time per clinic
#10 B
When you have a Diversion Hold when should you present to the treatment center?
End of dosing the following day (If a hold is present on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday; present for Monday)
10:30 the following day Westminster
cut off times very per clinic check with your clinic
What are the primary factors in initially advancing your Code?
30 days of consistent dosing
No missed counseling in the past 60 days and all counseling components completed
Having a negative UA (amount of negatives change at different code levels)
All prescriptions are provided to the medical team, and medical labs/exams completed
#12 A,B,C,D,E
Calling the medication line daily is done by which codes?
What is Code 1, Code T, and Code M
#5 D
Code 3 allows patients to take home how many medications?
Three if there is a holiday, most patients come in Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to pick up medications.
Cannot have more than 2 take homes in a row or all at the same time.
#3 A, B
A code 1, code T or code M should call the UA line to see if they need to complete a medication check and/or Urine Drug Screen how often?
365 days a year plus leap year day: February 29
Every single day, including weekends and holidays
#1 A
When a Diversion (Medication/Bottle check) Hold is present, when do you take your dose?
When I present to the window, in front of the nurse
Self Pay patients/patients with a co pay/Deductible must do _____when picking up medication
Pay my balance on the day I come in to pick up medication to maintain a $0 Balance.
#16 B
When do you call the medication callback line?
Midnight to 9:30am/to ensure time to arrive to clinic Daily; Including weekends-365 days a year including leap year
#11 C
Paperwork from pharmacy medication refills, hospitalization, anesthesiologist, herbal remedies, vitamins should be turned immediately to support compliance to maintain my code?
True
#19 A
Also important to consult with a doctor if you sick
When a UA is dilute is considered negative or positive?
positive; under 20 Creatinine
What order should you take your take home medications in?
By the date on the bottle label for that day only
#8 A
What happens if you are decreased a Code?
Reach out to you counselor for support
Complete the Relapse prevention and education group for re-education
Wait 30 Days from the date that the code was decreased before re-advancing.
#18 A
What happens if you do not call the medication line daily?
You are likely to miss a UA hold or Diversion hold and will be decreased a code
*Call daily 365 days a year plus leap year
Holiday Schedule/snow days may cause take home schedules/UA to be altered- remember to:
Present for diversion or UA the next Business Day after holiday or snow closure.
Be proactive and call my counselor the day before severe weather might impact my pickup
UA’s or Diversions scheduled for Saturday or Sunday will be on next business day
#4 D all above
If you have a UA during a Diversion, or a Doctor's visit does this count towards your monthly UA?
No
What does a medication (Diversion or bottle) check look like?
Bring in all your medication bottles/empty and full to the nursing staff and prescriptions
Complete a Urine Drug Screen
Take dose in front of nurse
Any household member on a code 1, T or M going to the same clinic
#7 A,C,D
What are the common reasons you could be decreased a code?
Missed UA hold or Missed Diversion Hold (call medication line daily)
Positive/dilute UDS
Missed Counseling/Medical appointments
Not bringing in refilled prescription medication or allow care coordination
Actual Diversion results in decrease to daily (losing medication; over taking/ under taking medication)
Positive for Alcohol results in code decrease to daily
You are also likely to be decreased to daily if you are arrested or placed on an M1 Hold
#13 A
What would a Diversion Hold (Bottle/Medication check) sound like when calling the Medication Line?
You and anyone in your family are required to present to the treatment center to bring in all medications.
#9 A
If I forget to call the UA line, the system will let me know what I missed the next day
False
Call the UA line: Everyday, 365 days a year plus leap year
#20 False
How frequent are UA's taken when they are positive for marijuana?
Bi weekly; 2-3 times a month
Every 2 weeks
Could be back to back
Possibility to have 3 if there are 5 weeks in a month
#17 D
If an emergency arises and I cannot make it to the clinic, I can go to the nearest hospital and asked to be evaluated for my dose.
True
#24. True
Also, If a family emergency or emergency arises unexpectedly, contacting my counselor right away can be beneficial to find solutions to stay in compliance.
#21. True
What does it look like if you have a code and miss dosing
You will be decreased a code and your counselor will follow up with your regarding stabilization.
When taking a vacation and on a Code 1, Code T, or Code M, what should I do to stay in compliance with the medication line?
Call the Diversion Line daily; communicate with nursing staff that you have a diversion or UA hold and your assigned counselor the dates you will be gone, hold on to your travel receipts.
Present when you return from vacation.
#15 E