Arkansas Laws

Requirements for Licensure and Operations of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Question:

What evidence-based criteria are required?

Answer:
  • Must use “ASAM Client Placement Criteria” for determining client level of care
  • Medical director must be ASAM certified
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    OP54 The medical director of an opioid treatment program will be ASAM certified; have documented references of working experience in an opioid treatment program, or have documented continuing education in addiction treatment. see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    SA3 An assessment to determine severity and environment placement to include a completed Addiction Severity Index (ASI) for adults or an equivalent assessment tool for adolescents is to be completed within 72 hours of admission. When applicable, results of other tests or standardized assessments, including the ASAM patient placement criteria or other nationally recognized placement tool must also to be included. see full law