1. (1) "Deemed site" means:

   1. (a) the same as defined in Section 26B-2-110; and
   2. (b) a human services program identified by a single geographic location and linked to the parent program, if one exists.
2. (2) "Good standing" means the same as defined in Section 26B-2-110.
3. (3) "Outpatient treatment" means the same as defined in Section 26B-2-101 and includes early intervention, outpatient services, or intensive outpatient services on the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) continuum of care.

4. (4)(a) "Outpatient treatment program" means a group of two or more individuals, at least one of whom provides outpatient treatment, that:

   1. (i) allows an agent, contractor, person with a financial interest, staff, volunteer, or individual who is not excluded under Subsection (4)(b) to:

      1. (A) provide direct client services, which:
      2. (I) includes assessment, case management, education, peer support services, screening, or transportation; and
      3. (II) does not include office tasks unrelated to client treatment, including billing, payroll, scheduling, or standard correspondence; or
      4. (B) manage or direct program operations, including admissions or discharge, hiring of staff, intake, or setting of fees;
      5. (ii) is specifically required by a Department of Health and Human Services (department) contract to be licensed for outpatient treatment;
      6. (iii) offers outpatient treatment services to satisfy criminal court requirements;
      7. (iv) provides services requiring alcohol and drug education by the Office of Substance Use and Mental Health (OSUMH) as described in Rule R523-11; or
      8. (v) refers clients to services that present a conflict of interest or otherwise provide an opportunity for exploitation or fraud by the referring provider, including laboratory services, private probation, housing, employment, transportation, or travel.

   2. (b) Outpatient treatment program does not mean:

      1. (i) a group of individuals who are exempt from individual professional licensure under Section 58-1-307;

      2. (ii) a group of individuals who are licensed, certified, or authorized under:

         1. (A) Title 58, Chapters 60, Mental Health Professional Practice Act;
         2. (B) Title 58, Chapter 61, Psychologist Licensing Act;
         3. (C) Title 58, Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act; or
         4. (D) Title 58, Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act; or
      3. (iii) an entity that is excluded under Section 26B-2-115.
5. (5) "Validated criminogenic screen" means an evidence-based tool for predicting recidivism and categorizing individuals into risk groups.

Terms used in this rule are defined in Rules R380-600 and R501-1 and Section 26B-2-101. Additionally:

KEY: human services, licensing, outpatient treatment programs

Date of Last Change: January 26, 2026

Notice of Continuation: February 28, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-2-104