Okla. Admin. Code § 450:70-4-6

Current through Vol. 41, No. 19, June 17, 2024

Section 450:70-4-6 - New program approval

(a) Determination of the need for new services shall be at the sole discretion of ODMHSAS as the designated state authority responsible for medication assisted opioid recovery services through information provided by the proposed new agency including:

(1) Copies of all planned promotional materials, advertisements, and marketing strategies to publicize the proposed program;

(2) Policies and procedures that will be used to identify if a person served is enrolled in another clinic;

(3) The source and adequacy of financial assets necessary to operate the program;

(4) If applicable, the compliance history of the applicant, including any issues reported to ODMHSAS by SAMHSA, DEA or any other regulatory agency;

(5) Adequate planning and organizational structure demonstrated by full and complete answers submitted to all questions in the application materials;

(6) A written statement that the applicant has read, understood and agreed to follow all federal and state regulations concerning operation of an OTP signed by the program sponsor and the medical director;

(7) Documentation of the need for new services in the area as demonstrated by providing ODMHSAS with waiting lists, numbers of opioid related emergency room visits, opioid related arrest data, and federal drug use forecasting data;

(8) Demonstration of the general community acceptance by providing ODMHSAS with copies of letters of support from local authorities and local residents living near the site;

(9) Additional information and documentation for medication units in accordance with SAMHSA guidelines and as requested by ODMHSAS, if applicable; and

(10) Written documentation that ODMHSAS has received and accepted all the requirements listed above.

(b) Compliance with 450:70-4-7 may be determined by:

(1) A review of policies and procedures,

(2) On-site verification of hours posted,

(3) Interviews with staff, and

(4) Other facility documentation.

Okla. Admin. Code § 450:70-4-6

Added at 24 Ok Reg 2634, eff 7-12-07 ; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 1445, eff 7-1-13

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 34, Issue 24, September 1, 2017, eff. 10/1/2017

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 39, Issue 24, September 1, 2022, eff. 9/15/2022

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 40, Issue 22, August 1, 2023, eff. 9/15/2023