Utah Laws

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

Question:

Are evidence-based criteria required for substance use disorder (SUD) programs?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 1 section of law
Citation:
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    (c) employ a:(i) licensed physician who is an American Society of Addiction Medicine certified physician; or(ii) prescribing licensed practitioner who can document specific training in current industry standards regarding methadone treatment for opioid addictions; or(iii) prescribing licensed practitioner who can document specific training or experience in methadone treatment for opioid addictions; and(d) provide one nurse to dispense or administer medications for every 150 Methadone consumers dosing on an average daily basis. see full law