PROGRAM

A system of services offered by an organization. For example, an organization providing a mental health service may offer several mental health programs to different populations, e.g., a mental health program for adolescent teens. The word "program" can be used interchangeably with the word "service" or to describe specific programs.		  
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  CRITERIA

Systematically developed, objective, and quantifiable statements used to assess the appropriateness of specific decisions, services, and outcomes.		  
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  MEDICATION

A prescribed or over-the-counter drug that is injected, taken orally, applied topically, or otherwise administered.		  
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  SERVICE PLAN

A written plan of action based on the assessment of consumer needs and strengths that identifies problems, sets goals, and describes a strategy for achieving those goals and engaging in joint problem solving with the consumer. Also known as a "treatment plan".		  
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  SERVICE RECIPIENT

The individuals, groups, organizations, or communities that use, receive, or benefit from programs and services. Service recipients can include consumers, patients, family members, legal guardians, advocates, public/private organizations, employers, and purchasers. All are regarded as significant stakeholders served in a variety of agencies and practice settings.		  
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  SERVICE

One or more organization-operated programs or activities that have a common general objective and deploy the organization's material and human resources in a planned and systematic manner. An organization that publicly promotes or identifies itself in writing as offering a service, is licensed to deliver a service, assigns personnel and/or space to a service, or allocates financial resources to a service is considered to offer that service.		  
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OTP 13: Interim Maintenance Treatment

 
Interim maintenance treatment is provided to support individual functioning and to ensure continuity of care.
Interpretation: Interim maintenance treatment programs meet the same requirements and standards of care as comprehensive maintenance treatment programs.
NA The OTP does not offer interim maintenance treatment.

OTP 13.01

 

The program administrator or sponsor places a person in an interim maintenance treatment program:

  1. when the person cannot be placed in a comprehensive treatment program within 14 days of application;
  2. within a reasonable geographic area; and
  3. for a maximum of 120 days in any 12 month period.

OTP 13.02

 
The organization establishes criteria for transferring individuals from interim maintenance to comprehensive maintenance treatment.

OTP 13.03

 
The organization notifies the state health officer when a person begins interim maintenance treatment, leaves interim maintenance treatment, or is transferred to comprehensive maintenance treatment.

OTP 13.04

 

In interim maintenance treatment programs:

  1. medication is administered daily under observation;
  2. take-home medication is not permitted;
  3. an initial and periodic service plan is not required;
  4. each service recipient is not assigned a primary counselor; and
  5. rehabilitative, educational, and other counseling services are not required.
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PURPOSE: Individuals who participate in Opioid Treatment Programs improve social, emotional, and vocational functioning, achieve optimal productivity, and attain the recovery they seek.
 
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