SECTION 450:70-4-4.3. Staffing - Training

(a)   The OTP shall have written policy and procedure requiring each person engaged in the medication assisted recovery services for a significant opioid use disorder to have sufficient education, training, and/or experience to enable that person to perform the assigned duties and functions. This includes specific training in opioid related treatment service options. All physicians, nurses, and other licensed professional care providers, including therapists and rehabilitation service providers, must comply with the credentialing requirements of their respective professions. Hiring preference should be given to staff with substance use disorder and/or opioid use disorder treatment specific licenses and certifications.

(1)   All direct service and medical staff shall receive training relevant to service delivery in a medication assisted opioid treatment setting. There shall beseven (7) clock hours of such training during each year.

(2)   All direct service staff shall receive initial training and ongoing training updates for all personnel employed by the treatment facility covers at a minimum:

(A)   Rights of the patients served;

(B)   Person and family centered services;

(C)   The prevention of violence in the workplace;

(D)   Confidentiality requirements;

(E)   Cultural competency; and

(F)   Expectations regarding professional conduct.

(3)   All physicians working in an OTP should have, or be in the process of obtaining, specialty certification and/or licensure related to medication assisted opioid and/or substance use disorder treatment.

(b)   Compliance with 450:70-4-4.3 may be determined by:

(1)   A review of policies and procedures,

(2)   Credentialing and privileging documents,

(3)   Training records,

(4)   Interviews with staff, and

(5)   Other facility documentation.

[Source: Added at 30 Ok Reg 1425, eff 7-1-13; Amended at 36 Ok Reg 1164, eff 11-1-19]