(a) To be approved by the department to provide opioid use disorder treatment services, a community behavioral health services provider described in 7 AAC 70.010(a)(1)(B) or a substance use treatment provider described in 7 AAC 70.010(a)(2) must(1) comply with each requirement of 42 C.F.R. Part 8, adopted by reference in 7 AAC 70.910;(2) be accredited or working toward accreditation in accordance with 7 AAC 70.150;(3) be certified under 42 C.F.R. Part 8 by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA);(4) be registered with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration;(5) have a valid drug room license from the Board of Pharmacy under 12 AAC 52.800(a);(6) provide a comprehensive range of medical and behavioral health clinic and rehabilitative services that address addiction and addictive behavior;(7) cooperate with the Department of Corrections to assist with opiate withdrawal or maintenance treatment of a recipient in custody;(8) cooperate with the attending physician and hospital staff to continue opioid treatment services upon hospitalization of a recipient; and(9) adhere to the Federal Guidelines for Opioid Treatment Programs, adopted by reference in 7 AAC 70.910.
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