Georgia Laws

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

Question:

What is the patient-to-counselor ratio?

Answer:
40:1
This answer is derived from 3 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    (1)Staff Ratios and Responsibilities. The program shall have sufficient and appropriate types and numbers of staff to provide the treatment and services as required by applicable state law and regulation and as outlined in its program description. When the program is open to provide treatment, there shall be a minimum of one clinical staff member and at least one additional staff member on site at all times. Patient-staff ratios shall be adjusted to ensure reasonable and prompt access to medical staff and counselors by patients and to provide the frequency and intensity of medical and counseling services required by the patients. see full law
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    (g)Counselors. There must be at least one full-time counselor for every 50 patients. To be considered "full-time," a counselor must work a minimum of 35 hours per week. The program shall assign no more than 40 patients to counselors in training who are not yet certified. see full law
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    (f)Counselors. There must be at least one counselor for every forty patients. see full law