AEGIS ANNOUNCES A NEW MEDICAL PROTOCOL
ALLOWING FOR EXTENDED TAKE HOME PRIVILEGES

Canoga Park, California – Udi Barkai, President and CEO, Aegis Medical Systems, Inc., is proud to announce the approval of a new medical protocol allowing for extended Take Home Privileges up to 15 days, beyond the previous limit of 6 days of Take Homes.  Following a twelve month transition period, Aegis will consider the extension of the privileges to 21 days, and thereafter up to 30 days.

Udi Barkai stated that, “The new protocol will support our patients’ change of lifestyles, and prepare them in their transition to a drug-free environment.”  He further stated, “The new protocol will allow patients to take a bigger role in their own recovery and have a better sense of entitlement and ownership, which is a critical element for their commitment.  Commitment is still considered the most significant component to a successful recovery.”

The Extended Take Home Privileges are now allowed by the California Alcohol and Drug Program, as a new provision under the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title IX.  These changes are consistent with the nationwide trend toward bringing Replacement Therapy (a.k.a. methadone maintenance) into standards of “mainstream” medicine, granting the physician with the highest authority in the prescription of medications and other treatment services.

For further information on Aegis Medical Systems, Inc. please visit www.aegismed.com.

Aegis Medical Systems, Inc. operates the largest chain of narcotic treatment programs in California. Headquartered in Canoga Park, Aegis has 26 clinics throughout the state serving over 5,500 patients per day. For the last five years, Aegis has been pursuing a proactive agenda geared towards raising clinical standards and regulatory compliance, through reinforcement of its unique philosophy and organizational culture. Aegis’ 2003 Budget allocated significant resources to the following: training of its 300 employees; development of new and more effective treatment policies, protocols and procedures; participation in pharmaceutical and behavioral research studies with other leading institutions as well as expansion of its Scope of Practice to address various medical, mental and socio-economic needs of its patients. The Aegis Family of Corporations includes Aegis Medical Systems, Inc., Aegis Institute, Inc. (a non-profit organization), and Nationwide Medical Group, Inc. (a professional corporation).

Contact Persons:

Loanne Rudinger
Aegis Medical Systems, Inc.
(818) 206-0360

 

(Back to Headlines)