Utah Admin. Code R501-21-4 - Administration and Direct Services

(1) In addition to this rule, each outpatient treatment program shall comply with Rules R501-1, and R501-14.

(2) An outpatient treatment program shall:

(a) provide general outpatient treatment on a weekly basis, or less than weekly only with individualized clinical justification;

(b) only provide intensive outpatient treatment, if offered, for between 9 and 19 hours weekly for adults, and six or more hours weekly for adolescents; and

(c) ensure the following when clients are present in the facility for six or more consecutive hours:

(i) client meals;

(ii) administration of any required medications;

(iii) maximum group sizes according to building capacity; and

(iv) a physical environment that provides for the comfort of clients.

(3) An outpatient treatment provider that provides only telehealth services may apply for a single license for one centralized site to cover any telehealth services offered and shall ensure that any telehealth services provided to out of state clients are done so in accordance with the telehealth laws of the client's state of residence.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R501-21-4

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-8, effective 3/24/2017 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-5, effective 2/12/2019 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-03, effective 1/22/2024