Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 69-11-1 - General1.1. Scope. -- This legislative rule establishes standards and procedures for the licensure of opioid treatment programs (OTP) - medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs.1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code § 16-5Y-13.1.3. Filing Date. -April 1, 2022.1.4. Effective Date. -April 1, 2022.1.5. Sunset Provision. -- This rule shall terminate and have no further force or effect on August 1, 2027.1.6. Purpose. -- The purpose of this rule is to ensure that all West Virginia OTP-MAT programs conform to a common set of minimum standards and procedures to ensure the care, treatment, health, safety, and welfare of patients therein.1.7. Enforcement. -- This rule is enforced by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources or his or her designee.1.8. Adoption of Other Standards. -- In addition to the standards set forth in this rule, the provisions of the federal regulation entitled "Certification of Opioid Treatment Programs," 42 C.F.R. § 8, Subpart B are hereby adopted in their entirety by reference.