Connecticut 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
  • Licensed psychiatrist
  • Licensed pharmacist
  • Licensed nurse
This answer is derived from 5 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    (H) Special Requirements—Chemical Maintenance Treatment and Ambulatory Chemical Detoxification Treatment Facilities see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    (iii) There shall be a physician, currently licensed in the State of Connecticut and who is eligible to be certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology to provide psychiatric diagnosis or treatment when necessary; or, a psychologist, currently licensed in the State of Connecticut, to provide psychological evaluation and treatment when necessary. see full law
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    (iv) There shall be a pharmacist, currently licensed in the State of Connecticut, who shall be responsible for the supervision of the pharmaceutical services. see full law
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    (ii) There shall be at least one nurse, currently licensed in the State of Connecticut, on duty during medication administration hours. Such a nurse shall have experience or training in providing services for substance dependent persons. see full law
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    (i) A physician, who is currently licensed in the State of Connecticut, shall be designated to direct the medical services of the facility. Such a physician shall have experience or training in providing services for substance dependent persons. see full law