No. 38917 (New Rule): Rule R523-8. Evidence-Based Prevention Registry

(New Rule)

DAR File No.: 38917
Filed: 10/16/2014 12:09:37 PM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

As required by H.B. 40 in the 2014 General Legislative Session, the purpose of this rule is to define evidence-based prevention and evidence-informed prevention and prescribe standards for listing a prevention program or intervention on a statewide registry of evidence-based prevention programs.

Summary of the rule or change:

This new rule provides definitions to key terms and phrases; provides requirements for listing on statewide registry of evidence-based programs; and establishes a review process by the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH).

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Subsection 32B-2-402(1)(f)

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

Implementation of this rule will cost DSAMH an estimated $100,000 per year. DSAMH intends to use existing federal substance abuse prevention and treatment block grant funds to cover this cost. Funds will be reallocated from other prevention administrative and research activities.

local governments:

There may be a small budgetary impact for local government. DSAMH anticipates local government staff being involved in preparing submissions. Implementation of evidence-based prevention activities may also result in overall cost savings associated with criminal justice, healthcare. In the end, the impact should be small.

small businesses:

There may be a small impact on small businesses in preparing submissions and not a material impact on them.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

There will not be an impact on persons other than small businesses, local government.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

The compliance cost for affected persons is expected to be minimal and is not anticipated to have a material impact on them.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

There may be a small impact on small businesses in preparing submissions, but this is not expected to have a material impact on them.

Ann Williamson, Executive Director

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Human Services
Substance Abuse and Mental Health
195 N 1950 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Julene Jones at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4521, by FAX at 801-538-3942, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• L Ray Winger at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4319, by FAX at 801-538-9892, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

12/15/2014

This rule may become effective on:

12/22/2014

Authorized by:

Doug Thomas, Director

RULE TEXT

R523. Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health.

R523-8. Evidence-Based Prevention Registry.

R523-8-1. Purpose and Statutory Authority.

(1) Purpose. These rules define evidence-based prevention and evidence-informed prevention and prescribe standards for listing a prevention program or intervention on a statewide registry of evidence-based prevention programs.

(2) Statutory Authority. These definitions and standards are promulgated by the Utah Department of Human Services through the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) as authorized by Subsection 32B-2-402(1)(f).

(3) Intent. The objective of this rule is to decrease the harmful effects of substance use through implementation of evidence-based and evidence-informed prevention.

 

R523-8-2. Definitions.

(1) Evidence-based prevention includes programs, activities and strategies (hereinafter referred to as "interventions") that:

(a) Are included in private or federal registries that identify evidence-based interventions proven to result in sustained positive benefits to individuals or communities.

(b) Have been reported in peer-reviewed journals and with demonstrated positive effects on the primary targeted outcome; or

(c) Have documented effectiveness supported by other sources of information and the consensus judgment of informed experts, and meet the following criteria:

(i) The intervention is based on a theory of change that is documented in a clear logic or conceptual model; and

(ii) The intervention is similar in content and structure to interventions that appear in registries and/or the peer-reviewed literature; and

(iii) The intervention is supported by documentation that it has been effectively implemented in the past, and multiple times, in a manner attentive to scientific standards of evidence and with results that show a consistent pattern of credible and positive effects; and

(iv) The intervention is reviewed and deemed appropriate by the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health.

(2) Evidence-informed prevention includes programs, activities and strategies (hereinafter referred to as "interventions"):

(a) With documented effectiveness supported by other sources of information and the consensus judgment of informed experts; and

(b) Have been reviewed by the DSAMH and determined to meet the criteria for listing on Utah's Statewide Registry of Evidence-based Programs.

 

R523-8-3. Requirements For Listing On Statewide Registry of Evidence-Based Programs.

(1) The DSAMH shall develop and publish a statewide registry of evidence-based prevention interventions. This registry should be made available to the public in print and electronic formats.

(2) The DSAMH shall develop and make available registry application forms that include guidance on the documentation needed for review by DSAMH to the public in print and electronic formats.

(3) Only programs/interventions determined to be evidence-based in accordance with the definition in this rule shall be listed on the registry upon completion of an application and required forms.

(4) The registry shall at a minimum include contact information for key staff, a short program description, identification of the target population, and identify the long-term goals.

(5) Programs/interventions shall annually submit an application with a DSAMH approved logic model for continued listing on the registry.

 

R523-8-4. DSAMH Review Process.

(1) The DSAMH shall create an evidence-based prevention workgroup comprised of informed prevention experts to review programs that includes:

(a) At least one Doctorate level social scientist with at least three years experience evaluating prevention interventions similar to those under review;

(b) At least one urban prevention practitioner;

(c) One rural prevention practitioner;

(d) One representative from the Utah Substance Abuse Advisory Council;

(e) A representative from public health;

(f) DSAMH prevention staff; and

(f) Other members as needed.

(2) The Evidence-based Prevention Workgroup shall review all submissions to DSAMH and make recommendations to the DSAMH Division Director regarding whether the submission should be listed on the Statewide Registry of Evidence-based Programs.

(3) Programs for which the Evidence-based Workgroup determines do not meet the criteria for inclusion on the Statewide Registry of Evidence-Based Programs shall receive a written explanation of the decision and recommendations for the intervention that would improve the likelihood of meeting the requirements for listing on the registry.

 

KEY: evidence-based prevention; statewide registry; evidence-based prevention workgroup

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: 2014

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 32B-2-402(1)(f)

 

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