N.J. Admin. Code § 10:161B-7.1

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 10:161B-7.1 - Provision of medical services

(a) Medical services shall be provided in outpatient substance use disorder treatment programs as follows:

1. Intensive outpatient and outpatient: Medical services are not required to be provided either in the facility or through written agreement;

2. Partial care: Medical services are not required to be provided either in the facility or through written agreement. The program shall have written protocols to ensure ready access to psychiatric and medical services;

3. Outpatient detoxification: Medical services shall be provided in the facility and the facility shall employ a medical director. A physician shall document an initial evaluation of each client and shall prescribe the appropriate course of medical intervention. All medical assessments, evaluations and treatment shall be documented in the client record; and

4. Opioid treatment: The governing authority shall designate a medical director and medical services shall be provided on-site. A physician shall document the provision of an initial evaluation of each client and shall prescribe the appropriate medication dosage. All medical assessments, evaluation and treatment shall be documented in the client record.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:161B-7.1

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 2791(a), effective 12/19/2016