Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 69-7-5 - State Oversight Agency5.1. The secretary has designated the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification within the Department of Health and Human Resources to act as the state oversight agency, as that agency is defined in this rule. The Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification shall provide regulatory oversight, licensing and inspection of opioid treatment programs.5.2. The powers and duties of the state oversight agency include, but are not limited to, the following: 5.2.a. Develop and implement rules, regulations, standards and best practice guidelines regarding the licensure and oversight of opioid treatment programs;5.2.b. Accept applications and fees for licensure of opioid treatment programs and conduct all necessary reviews, inspections or investigations in order to determine whether a license should be issued;5.2.c.Issue initial, amended and renewed licenses to an opioid treatment program upon a determination that the program is qualified;5.2.d. Perform both scheduled and unscheduled site visits to opioid treatment programs when necessary and appropriate;5.2.e.Monitor the activities of all opioid treatment programs to ensure compliance with all state and federal requirements;5.2.f. Receive and act upon patient complaints, appeals and grievances;5.2.g. Inspect all allegations of misconduct, rule or regulation violations, unauthorized activities or other conduct that may affect the health, safety or well-being of patients or employees of an opioid treatment program;5.2.h. Assist an opioid treatment program in developing a plan of improvement in order to correct any noted violations or deficiencies;5.2.i. Revoke or suspend the license of an opioid treatment program in accordance with the applicable administrative proceedings; and5.2.j. Perform all other necessary actions related to the licensing, monitoring, investigatory and oversight of opioid treatment programs.