Colorado Laws

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

Question:

What personnel is required to be on staff for an OTP to become licensed?

Answer:
  • Medical director
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    A. Agencies shall have designated medical directors who shall authorize and oversee other physicians, other appropriately licensed and/or certified medical personnel and all medical services provided. see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    C. Approved agencies shall only dispense, compound, or administer, controlled substances by or on the order of a physician who currently possesses and maintains a license to practice medicine in the State of Colorado as provided by Article 36, Title 12, C.R.S. The physician’s medical order shall be documented in the individual’s treatment record. see full law