This rule establishes standards for opioid treatment programs
to be consistent with the SAMHSA/CSAT regulations and the OTP accreditation
requirements of nationally recognized accreditation bodies approved by
SAMSA/CSAT, such as CARF and JCAHO. The intent is to:
A. be consistent with, and complimentary to,
the substance abuse and mental health services administration/center for
substance abuse treatment (SAMHSA/CSAT) regulations, and the OTP accreditation
requirements of nationally recognized accreditation bodies approved by
SAMHSA/CSAT, such as commission on accreditation of rehabilitation facilities
(CARF) and the joint commission on accreditation of healthcare organizations
(JCAHO);
B. reduce the stigma
sometimes associated with opioid dependency treatment and ensure access to it
comparable to treatment availability for other chronic medical
conditions;
C. consider the
possible adverse impact on communities in which OTP providers are located in
making application approval decisions, and to provide measures to promote
mutually satisfactory relationships between OTP providers and their
communities.
Notes
N.M. Admin.
Code §
8.321.10.6
Adopted by
New
Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff.
7/1/2024
