BSAS Providers and Programs
EMO Health in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health provides Medication Management training, technical assistance, and resources to support all providers and programs licensed by the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS). For more information about our services, please use the contact form at the bottom of this page.
Regulatory & Compliance Corner
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New Regulations - Final Version adopted 11/11/22 View New Regs here
Proposed Regulations - with Original Language with Public Comment. View Proposed Regs here
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Informational briefing on Proposed Amendments to 105 CMR 164.000, Licensure of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs. View Memo here
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Powerpoint presentation by Deirdre Calvert, Director Bureau of Substance Addiction Services and Beth McLaughlin Senior Deputy General Counsel. View presentation here
Addiction treatment programs and providers are licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) pursuant to 105 Code of Massachusetts Regulations 164.000
Effective November 11, 2022, BSAS licensed programs are responsible for complying with the new Regulations. Review the updated Regulations below.
Medication Management
Medication management is person-centered care to optimize safe, effective, and appropriate use of prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Medication management includes a number of activities aimed at improving outcomes such as storing medications properly, monitoring adherence, and promoting self-administration.
Self-administration is a fundamental component of medication management, and is defined as an individual’s ability to take their medications as prescribed.
Self-administration includes setting realistic health goals, learning healthy medication taking skills, and understanding the physical and psychosocial consequences of misuse and non-adherence.
Medication Management Specialists
Medication Management Specialist (MMS) staff are required at Residential Rehabilitation Service (RRS) programs as a part of the updated clinical adult residential rate in Massachusetts.
Medication Specialist Training for Direct Care Staff
The Medication Specialist Training prepares individuals in direct care positions to properly handle resident and patient medications in congregate care and residential treatment settings. This course introduces participants to the principles of medication management and provides the foundational knowledge and baseline skills to complete the essential job functions of the Medication Specialist.
Target Audience: medication specialists, medication coordinators, recovery specialists, case managers, counselors, and other direct care staff who are responsible for medication management and/or who handle resident and patient medications.
For BSAS programs and providers only.
March 15, 2023
8:30am - 5:00pm
Clarion Hotel and Conference Center
Governor's I
700 Myles Standish Blvd. Tauton, MA 02780
Upcoming 2023 - 2024 Medication Specialist Training Dates and Registration Links
Upcoming 2023 - 2024 Medication Specialist Training Dates and Registration Links
Medication Management Plan (MMP)
Residential Rehabilitation Service (RRS) Providers were required to submit a Medication Management Plan (MMP) to BSAS no later than April 1st, 2023.
RRS programs may use the approved MMP Template or create their own plan with the required information listed in the template. View Approved Medication Management Plan Template here
To request assistance completing your organization’s Medication Management Plan (MMP), please contact us directly at admin@emo.health or Schedule Appointment with EMO HEALTH
Community Naloxone Purchasing Program
BSAS Providers and Programs may be eligible under the updated Community Naloxone Purchasing Program (CNPP) to purchase naloxone at the public interest price or free of charge through the Massachusetts State Office of Pharmacy Services (SOPS).
For more information on the CNPP, program requirements and eligibility, and how to apply, please visit the CNPP information page.
Contact Us
To request EMO services or get more information about our services, contact us using the form below. BSAS Providers may also contact us and/or receive a referral to EMO Health from any BSAS Regional Manager, Licensing Inspector, or Compliance Officer. Contact your licensing team today to get a priority referral.