Kentucky Laws

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

Question:

What types of services is an OTP required to provide?

Answer:
  • Behavioral health
  • Counseling
  • Job training
  • Education
  • HIV screening
  • Disease screening
  • Housing assistance
This answer is derived from 6 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    (d)  At admission, readmission, and at six (6) month intervals for the first two (2) years of treatment, and as indicated clinically after two (2) years, an NTP shall give the client information on communicable diseases including:1.  Tuberculosis;2.  Hepatitis;3.  Sexually transmitted diseases; and4.  HIV/AIDS.(e)  A client shall have access to voluntary HIV testing at admission and if clinically indicated thereafter and shall receive HIV/AIDS pre-test and post-test counseling if the client elects to be tested. see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    (e)  Entry phase. During the first ninety (90) days of treatment, all clients shall:1.  Attend clinic seven (7) times each week for observed ingestion of an approved controlled substance at the clinic site;2.  Be provided weekly counseling sessions to support the implementation of their treatment plan; see full law
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    (2)  Rehabilitation. A chemical dependency treatment program's inpatient facility shall provide:(a)  Medical services as needed, under the supervision of a physician;(b)  Scheduled individual, group, and family counseling;(c)  Psychological testing and evaluation as needed;(d)  Education of the patient on the subject of chemical dependency and related lifestyle issues, including nutrition and communication skills;(e)  Recreational activities with facilities and equipment, consistent with the patient's needs and the therapeutic program;(f)  Referral to other rehabilitative or community service agencies providing services not available through the program; and(g)  Aftercare services provided directly or through arrangement with another agency. see full law
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    (6)  A residential AODE shall ensure that a full physical examination is completed within seventy-two (72) hours of admission and includes:(a)  Certification by the examining physician or appropriate health care practitioner that the level of care needed by the client is available through the facility; and(b)  The results of the following laboratory tests and evaluations, subject to the client's written consent:1.  Blood work for chronic, incurable, or communicable diseases or conditions as indicated by the client's medical history and the health care practitioner's evaluation;2.  Serologic tests for syphilis, smears, and cultures for gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted diseases, as medically indicated;3.  Routine urinalysis, including pregnancy testing if medically indicated or requested;4.  HIV antibody testing, as medically indicated, for which the residential AODE shall obtain a separate written consent and ensure that:a.  Each client receives HIV pre-test counseling and post-test counseling if the client elects to be tested; andb.  If HIV testing is performed, the residential AODE shall:(i)  Report positive results and maintain client confidentiality in accordance with KRS 214.645 ; and(ii)  Meet the registration and testing requirements of KRS 214.625(7) ;5.  Testing for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C, as medically indicated; and6.  Tuberculosis screening, testing, and treatment, as medically indicated. see full law
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    (d)  Vocational and educational services if needed, either on-site or by referral to community resources; see full law
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    (c)  Shall refer each client to recovery support services specific to addiction recovery, which may include:1.  Support groups;2.  Peer support;3.  Recovery housing;4.  Community supports;5.  Supported employment;6.  Co-occurring disorders; and7.  Medication assisted treatment; see full law