Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 450 - Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Chapter 70 - Standards and Criteria for Opioid Treatment Programs
Subchapter 6 - Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services
Part 2 - LEVELS OF TREATMENT
Section 450:70-6-10.1 - Mobile medication units

Universal Citation: OK Admin Code 450:70-6-10.1

Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024

(a) Before providing medication assisted opioid used disorder services through a mobile medication unit, the program must provide notification to SAMHSA, ODMHSAS Provider Certification, OBNDD, and the program's national accreditation entity. The mobile medication unit must have an associated OTP physical location for purposes of ODMHSAS certification.

(b) Mobile medication units shall have the following:

(1) 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.

(2) 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.

(c) Mobile medication units may provide the following services, in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements and applicable rules contained in this Chapter:

(1) Administering and dispensing medications for opioid use disorder treatment;

(2) Collecting samples for drug testing or analysis;

(3) Dispensing of take-home medications; and

(4) Initiating methadone or buprenorphine after an appropriate medical assessment has been performed.

(d) Mobile medication units that provide appropriate privacy and adequate space may additionally provide the following services:

(1) Intake/initial biopsychsocial and appropriate medical assessments (with a full physical examination to be conducted within fourteen [14] days of admission); and

(2) Clinical services, such as therapy, provided in-person or when permissible through use of telehealth services.

(e) Any required assessment or treatment services not provided by the mobile medication unit must be provided by the OTP in accordance with all requirements in this Chapter.

(f) Compliance with 450:70-6-10.1 may be determined by:

(1) A review of policies and procedures,

(2) Certifications and licenses, and

(3) Other facility documentation.

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