California § 11834.28. 11834.28. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 847, Sec. 57.)

California Statutes

§ 11834.28. — 11834.28. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 847, Sec. 57.)

California § 11834.28.

Code HSCHealth and Safety Code - HSC

Div. 10.5.DIVISION 10.5. ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG PROGRAMS

Part 2.PART 2. STATE GOVERNMENT'S ROLE TO ALLEVIATE PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE INAPPROPRIATE USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND OTHER DRUG USE

Ch. 7.5.CHAPTER 7.5. Licensing

Art. 2.5.ARTICLE 2.5. Requirements for Licensees

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(a)No sooner than July 1, 2022, an alcohol or other drug recovery or treatment facility shall either offer medications for addiction treatment (MAT) directly to clients, or have an effective referral process in place with narcotic treatment programs, community health centers, or other MAT providers.

(b)An effective referral process shall include an established relationship with a MAT provider and transportation to appointments for MAT. Providing contact information for a MAT provider does not meet the requirement of an effective referral.

(c)An alcohol or other drug recovery or treatment facility shall implement and maintain a MAT policy approved by the department. The MAT policy shall do all of the following:

(1)Explain how a client receives information about the benefits and ri

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(a)
No sooner than July 1, 2022, an alcohol or other drug recovery or treatment facility shall either offer medications for addiction treatment (MAT) directly to clients, or have an effective referral process in place with narcotic treatment programs, community health centers, or other MAT providers.
(b)
An effective referral process shall include an established relationship with a MAT provider and transportation to appointments for MAT. Providing contact information for a MAT provider does not meet the requirement of an effective referral.
(c)
An alcohol or other drug recovery or treatment facility shall implement and maintain a
MAT policy approved by the department. The MAT policy shall do all of the following:
(1)
Explain how a client receives information about the benefits and risks of MAT.
(2)
Describe the availability of MAT at the program, if applicable, or the referral process for MAT.
(3)
Identify an evidence-based assessment for determining a client’s MAT needs.
(4)
Address administration, storage, and disposal of MAT, if applicable.
(5)
Outline training for staff about the benefits and risks of MAT.
(6)
Outline training for staff on the MAT
policy.
(d)
Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the department may implement, interpret, or make specific this section through the use of all-county letters, provider bulletins, or similar instructions, without taking any further regulatory action.