Section 440IAC10-3-4. Temporary certification

   (a) The division may issue a temporary certification if the applicant:

(1) has applied for, but has not yet obtained, a current certification from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under 42 CFR Part 8; and

(2) meets the requirements of this section.

  (b) To obtain temporary certification, the OTP applicant shall provide the following:

(1) A copy of the application for accreditation.

(2) Documentation of licenses and inspections for each facility or location, including the following:

(A) The local business license, certificate of occupancy, and other documentation required by local law for the facility or location.

(B) An inspection of security equipment.

(C) Any periodic inspection of emergency equipment.

(D) The OTP applicant's emergency procedures.

(E) The latest annual fire inspection report from a department of jurisdiction.

(3) Documentation showing that the applicant has either:

(A) filed for SAMHSA certification; or

(B) met SAMHSA requirements and has a current certification.

(4) The most current federal notification form or forms on file with SAMHSA specifying the names of the following:

(A) The OTP applicant's current sponsor.

(B) The current medical director.

(5) Documentation showing that the applicant has:

(A) filed an application with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for a controlled substances registration certificate; or

(B) met DEA requirements and has a current controlled substances registration certificate.

(6) Documentation showing that the applicant's medical director has:

(A) met DEA requirements; and

(B) a current controlled substances registration certificate.

(7) Documentation showing the following:

(A) The applicant has either:

(i) filed an application with the Indiana board of pharmacy for a controlled substances registration certificate; or

(ii) met the requirements and has been issued a controlled substances registration certificate by the Indiana board of pharmacy.

(B) The medical director has a current physician's license issued by the medical licensing board of Indiana.

(C) The applicant's medical director has done the following:

(i) Met the requirements of the Indiana board of pharmacy.

(ii) Received a controlled substances registration certificate issued by the Indiana board of pharmacy.

(8) Any other materials required by statute.

  (c) Temporary certification may be issued for a period of twelve (12) months. Prior to the expiration of a temporary certification, the OTP shall provide the following:

(1) Documentation that the applicant has:

(A) a current, still pending application for accreditation; or

(B) achieved accreditation, which shall include a copy of:

(i) the accreditation report;

(ii) any response to the report required by the accreditation body; and

(iii) the final disposition issued by the accreditation body.

(2) Current, updated documentation required under subsections [subsection] (b)(2) through (b)(8).

  (d) Upon the verification of the required licenses and certifications or correspondence specified above in this section, the temporary certification may be extended for not more than twelve (12) additional months.

  (e) Before an extended temporary certification expires, the applicant shall forward to the division the following:

(1) Documentation that accreditation has been achieved, including a copy of the following:

(A) The accreditation report.

(B) Any response to the report required by the accreditation body.

(C) The final disposition issued by the accreditation body.

(2) Documentation of licenses and inspections for each facility, including a copy of the items listed in subsections [subsection] (b)(2) through (b)(8).

(Division of Mental Health and Addiction; 440 IAC 10-3-4; filed Dec 30, 2009, 2:00 p.m.: 20100127-IR-440080412FRA; readopted filed May 10, 2016, 11:24 a.m.: 20160608-IR-440160134RFA)