Indiana Laws

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

Question:

What types of services is an OBOT program required to provide?

Answer:
  • Counseling
  • Education
This answer is derived from 3 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    (11) Prescribe an overdose intervention drug and education on how to fill the prescription when buprenorphine is initiated on the patient. see full law
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    (12) Provide for an ongoing component of psychosocial supportive therapy, with direction from the health care provider on the amount of the therapy. see full law
  • citation 3: see full citation
    (14) In consultation with the state department of health and the office of the secretary of family and social services, adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 or protocols concerning the following for providers that are providing office based opioid treatment:(A) Requirements of a treatment agreement (as described in IC 12-23-20-2) concerning the proper referral and treatment of mental health and substance use.(B) Parameters around the frequency and types of visits required for the periodic scheduled visits required by IC 12-23-20-2.(C) Conditions on when the following should be ordered or performed:(i) A urine toxicology screening.(ii) HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C testing.(D) Required documentation in a patient's medical record when buprenorphine is prescribed over a specified dosage. see full law