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SOAHR 2005-046
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Licensing of Substance Abuse Service Programs Methadone Treatment and Other Chemotherapy Substance Abuse Service Program
Case Finding Prevention
The Department of Community Health will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 13, 2006, at 9:00
a.m. at the Department of Community Health, 201 Townsend, 1st Floor, Conference Center B & C,
Lansing, Michigan.
The public hearing is being held to receive comments from interested persons on the Substance Abuse administrative rules. The department will rescind outdated rules as follows: R 325.14521 through R325.14530(2) Part 5; Prevention Subpart 2; Problem Assistance; R325.14621 through R325.14623 Casefinding Subpart 2 Organizational Development. These rescissions are necessary as the rules are outdated, and not consistent with current best practice. Corresponding revisions are proposed for R325.14101 (f), R325.14102(m) and R325.14208(b)(c).
The department will amend rules as follows: R325.14103(g); R325.14208, R325.14213(c ); R325.14419(2)(g)(m); R325.14419(2)(m) and R325.14419(2)(g).
Revision to R325.14103 (g) will amend the definition of “substance abuse program” to exclude activities necessary to determine eligibility, authorize and/or manage substance abuse services. These activities are recognized as administrative by the funders of treatment services.
The department will amend rules R325.14208 (1) Service Categories to reflect current best practice by adding categories for case management, integrated treatment for persons with mental health and substance use disorders, early intervention and peer recovery and support as substance abuse programs. These services are currently recognized as best practice and current rules are a barrier to implementation. R325.14213(2)( c) will be amended to require an evaluation of a demonstration project, provide sufficient time for an evaluation to be completed and for continuation of the waiver if waiver requirements have been met.
R325.14419(2)(g)(m) will be amended so that the frequency of counseling and required progress notes for persons receiving Methadone treatment are based on their treatment plan rather than set at twice monthly.
These rules are being promulgated under the authority conferred by the authority conferred on the director of the department of community health by section 6231 of 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.6231 and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1991-3, 1996-1, and 1997-4, MCL 333.26321, 330.3101, and 333.26324. These rules are proposed to take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
Hearing comments may be presented in person, with written comments available at the time of presentation. Written comments also will be accepted at the following address or E-mail address until Monday, April 13, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. Address communications to:
Department of Community Health Office of Legal Affairs
201 Townsend
Lansing, MI 48913
Attention: Mary Greco, Legal Affairs Coordinator E-mail address: grecom@michigan.gov
A copy of the proposed rules may be obtained by contacting the address noted above. Electronic copies also may be obtained at http://www.michigan.gov/cis.
All hearings are conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act. Hearings are held in buildings that accommodate mobility-impaired individuals and accessible parking is available. A disabled individual who requires accommodations for effective participation in a hearing should call Nita Hixson at (517) 335-1341 to make the necessary arrangements. To ensure availability of the accommodation, please call at least 1 week in advance.
Date: March 6, 2006
