Florida Laws

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

Question:

Are OTPs required to perform routine drug screening?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    b. For medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction, blood and urine samples shall be taken within seven (7) calendar days prior to placement or two (2) calendar days after placement. A drug screen shall be conducted at the time of placement. If there are delays in the procedure, such as problems in obtaining a blood sample, this shall be documented by a licensed nurse in the individual record. The initial dose of medication may be given before the laboratory test results are reviewed by the physician. The results of the laboratory test shall be reviewed, signed and dated by the physician, or in accordance with the medical protocol established in subsection 65D-30.004(7), F.A.C. see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    1. Individuals in the first six (6) months of treatment shall be required to submit to at least one (1) monthly random drug screen. see full law