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| Medical Services Choices employs a medical director, Mary Humbrecht, M.D. All patients are seen by Dr. Humbrecht for a complete medical exam. She orders a complete blood workup on all patients. Dr. Humbrecht must present a written order for medication before the patient is started on medication. After a complete addiction assessment by a board certified substance abuse counselor, the patient will be admitted to short-term detox, long term detox, or maintenance. Maintenance patients must have documented evidence of one year of addiction to opiates and in withdrawals. |
| Clinical Services Choices maintains a staff of professional counselors knowledgeable in opiate replacement therapy. A master level counselor with certification in substance abuse counseling oversees all counseling services. The clinical director conducts a weekly staff meeting to discuss the progress of patients and recommends treatment strategies in the care of patients. The medical director oversees all changes in treatment plans. Weekly or monthly urine drug screenings are conducted to determine the progress of each patient. Patients who present positive drug screenings are placed on probation or referred to inpatient treatment. |
| Nursing Services Choices maintains a professional staff of medical personnel to monitor medication administered to all patients. There are three qualified nurses on staff to carry out the orders of the medical director. Nurses keep daily medication summaries and keep track of all medication administered daily. Nurses are accountable to the medical director and drug enforcement officers for all medication administered to the patient. |
Choices of Louisiana, Inc.
141 Woodland Drive • LaPlace, LA 70068
(504) 651-3777 • Fax: (504) 651-3770
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