Virginia Laws

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

Question:

What personnel are required to be on staff for OBOT programs?

Answer:
  • Alcohol or drug counselor
  • Program physician
This answer is derived from 1 section of law
Citation:
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    C. OBOT staff requirements.1. Buprenorphine-waivered practitioners are required.2. CATPs are required and shall work in collaboration with the buprenorphine-waivered practitioner who is prescribing buprenorphine products or naltrexone products to individuals with a primary opioid use disorder. This collaboration can be in person or via telemedicine as long as it meets the department's requirements for the OBOT setting and for telemedicine. CSACs, CSAC-supervisees, and CSAC-As are also recognized in the preferred OBOT setting as well as registered peer recovery specialists. A registered peer recovery specialist shall meet the definition in § 54.1-3500 of the Code of Virginia. see full law