Section R501-21-3 - Definitions(1)(a) "Outpatient treatment" is defined in Section 26B-2-101, and includes early intervention, outpatient services or intensive outpatient services on the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) continuum of care.(b) "Partial Hospitalization" on the ASAM continuum of care is not an outpatient service, and instead requires a day treatment license.(2)(a) "Outpatient Treatment Program" means two or more individuals, at least one of whom provides outpatient treatment, and also meets one or more of the following criteria: (i) allows agents, contractors, persons with a financial interest, staff, volunteers, or individuals who are not excluded under Subsection R501-21-3(3) to either: (A) provide direct client services, including case management, transportation, assessment, screening, education, or peer support services, and do not include office tasks unrelated to client treatment, including billing, scheduling, standard correspondence, and payroll; or(B) manages or direct program operations, including intake, admissions or discharge, setting of fees, or hiring of staff;(ii) offers outpatient treatment services to satisfy criminal court requirements;(iii) is specifically required by a Department of Health and Human Services contract to be licensed for outpatient treatment;(iv) provides services requiring alcohol and drug education by the Office of Substance Use and Mental Health (OSUMH) as described in Rule R523-11; or(v) refers clients to services that present a conflict of interest or otherwise provide an opportunity for exploitation or fraud by the referring provider. Services may include: laboratory services, private probation, housing, employment, transportation, or travel.(b) "Outpatient treatment program" does not mean:(i) individuals who are exempt from individual professional licensure under Section 58-1-307;(ii) individuals who are licensed, certified, or authorized under Title 58, Chapters 60, 61, 67, 68; and(iii) entities that are excluded under Section 26B-2-115.(3) "Validated Criminogenic Screen" means an evidence based tool for predicting recidivism and categorizing individuals into risk groups.Utah Admin. Code R501-21-3
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-8, effective 3/24/2017Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-5, effective 2/12/2019Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-03, effective 1/22/2024