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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 450. Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
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Chapter 70. Standards and Criteria for Opioid Treatment Programs |
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Subchapter 6. Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services |
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Part 2. LEVELS OF TREATMENT SERVICES |
SECTION 450:70-6-9. Interim maintenance treatment services
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- (a) The OTP shall have documentation before providing interim maintenance treatment services indicating the written approval of both SAMHSA and ODMHSAS.(b) The OTP shall have written policy and procedure stating the program sponsor may place an individual who is eligible for admission to comprehensive maintenance services in interim maintenance services if the individual cannot be placed in comprehensive maintenance treatment services within a reasonable geographic distance and within fourteen (14) days of application for admission to comprehensive maintenance treatment services.(c) The OTP shall identify the maximum length of stay in interim opioid services is one hundred and twenty (120) days.(d) The OTP shall provide an initial and a minimum of two (2) additional drug screens shall be taken from interim patients during the one hundred and twenty (120) days of interim services.(e) The OTP shall have written policies and procedures outlining all criteria for transfer from interim maintenance to comprehensive maintenance services.(f) The OTP shall have policy and procedure ensuring interim maintenanceservices shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.(g) The interim maintenance services program shall meet and/or possess all applicable Federal and State certifications, licensures, laws and regulations.(h) The OTP shall have written policy and procedure stating all rules and requirements for comprehensive maintenance services apply to interim maintenance services with the exception of:(1) Opioid agonist medication is required to be administered daily and under observation. Unsupervised or take home dosing is not allowed.(2) A primary LBHP, Licensure Candidate or CADC does not need to be assigned.(3) Interim maintenance is limited to two (2) one hundred and twenty (120) day episodes in any twelve (12) month period.(4) Educational, rehabilitative and therapy services are not required.(5) An initial treatment plan and periodic updates are not required.(i) Compliance with 450:70-6-9 may be determined by:(1) A review of policies and procedures,(2) Treatment records,(3) Interviews with staff, and(4) Other facility documentation