New Joint Commission Requirements Related to Treating Opioid Use Disorder, Effective August 1, 2024

Published: 06/28/2024

Sources:
  • The Joint Commission
Relevant To:
  • Behavioral Health - Outpatient,
  • Medical Office,
  • Critical Access Hospitals,
  • Hospitals,
  • Pharmacy,
  • Behavioral Health - Inpatient,
  • Rural Health Clinics

The Joint Commission has released new requirements for their Behavioral Health and Human Services (BHC) accreditation program related to treating opioid use disorder. The four new requirements address medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD).

According to TJC, there is strong scientific evidence that MOUD improve patient outcomes, increase the length of time individuals engage with treatments and reduces the sue of opioids outside of prescribed treatment. MOUD include methadone, buprenorphi…

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