Opioids

On January 1, 2018, amendments to Professional Practice Policy – 66, including changing its name from “Methadone Maintenance Treatment” to “Opioid Agonist Treatment,” come into effect. These amendments also include the introduction of new policy guides for buprenorphine/naloxone, and slow-release oral morphine.  

On November 28th 2017, BC’s Director of Licensing updated the Standard of Practice for the Prevention of Opioid Overdose Deaths in Community Care Facilities. These changes were minor in nature - they reflect the evolving nature of this issue, and provide further clarification on requirements.