Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 69-7-4 - State Authority; Powers and Duties4.1. The secretary shall designate an individual or agency within the department to serve as the state authority to provide technical assistance to opioid treatment programs and the state oversight authority. The Governor has designated the Bureau for Behavioral Health and Health Facilities as the state methadone authority, as that authority is defined in this rule.4.2. The powers and duties of the state authority include, but are not limited to, the following: 4.2.a. Facilitate the development and implementation of rules, regulations, standards and best practice guidelines to assure the quality of services delivered by opioid treatment programs;4.2.b. Act as a liaison between relevant state and federal agencies;4.2.c. Review opioid treatment guidelines, rules, regulations and recovery models for individualized treatment plans of care developed by the federal government and other nationally recognized authorities approved by the secretary;4.2.d. Assure delivery of technical assistance and informational materials to opioid treatment programs as needed;4.2.e. Perform both scheduled and unscheduled site visits to opioid treatment programs in cooperation with the identified state oversight office when necessary and appropriate;4.2.f. Consult with the federal government regarding approval or disapproval of requests for exceptions to federal regulations, where appropriate;4.2.g. Review and approve exceptions to federal and state dosage policies and procedures;4.2.h. Receive and refer patient appeals and grievances to the designated state oversight agency when appropriate; and4.2.i. Work cooperatively with other relevant state agencies to determine the services needed and the location of a proposed opioid treatment program.