Joint Commission – New Requirements for Opioid Treatment Programs, Effective July 1, 2025
Published: 03/26/2025
Sources:
- The Joint Commission
Relevant To:
- Behavioral Health - Outpatient,
- Behavioral Health - Inpatient
The Joint Commission has announced the approval of new and revised requirements for opioid treatment programs (OTPs) within their Behavioral Health and Human Services accreditation program.
The new requirements are intended to align TJC requirements with the final rule released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regarding medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), which was effective April 2, 2024.
According to TJC, the revisions:
- Increase acce…