SECTION 450:70-6-10. Medication units, long term care facilities and hospitals

(a)   Before providing medication assisted opioid recovery services through a medication unit, long term care facility or hospital, the program must receive the written approval of both SAMHSA and ODMHSAS and certified by ODMHSAS.

(b)   Certification as an OTP will not be required for the maintenance or managed withdrawal of a patient who is admitted to a hospital or long term care facility for the treatment for medical conditions other than opioid addiction and who requires maintenance or withdrawal management during the stay in the hospital or long term care facility.

(c)   Medication units, long term care facilities and hospitals shall be in compliance with the following:

(1)   Currently licensed by the DEA; and approved by SAMHSA.

(2)   Written policy and procedure stating the medical director shall make all recommendations for medication dosages according to best medical practice guidelines and all applicable rules contained in this chapter.

(3)   Written policy and procedure stating all female consumers shall have a pregnancy test on admission and at least annually thereafter, unless otherwise indicated.

(4)   Written policy and procedure to address the provision of all services in compliance with Federal Drug Administration Guidelines for opioid treatment programs in accordance with 42 CFR, Part 8.

(d)   Compliance with 450:70-6-10 may be determined by:

(1)   A review of policies and procedures,

(2)   Certifications and licenses, and

(3)   Other facility documentation.

[Source: Added at 24 Ok Reg 2634, eff 7-12-07; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 1425, eff 7-1-13; Amended at 34 Ok Reg 1830, eff 10-1-17]