DAR File No. 39874
This rule was published in the November 15, 2015, issue (Vol. 2015, No. 22) of the Utah State Bulletin.
Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Rule R523-8
Evidence-Based Prevention Registry
Notice of Proposed Rule
(Repeal)
DAR File No.: 39874
Filed: 10/27/2015 01:13:52 PM
RULE ANALYSIS
Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:
Repeal this rule due to the division's comprehensive reorganization of their rules. (DAR NOTE: The proposed new rule is Rule R523-9 under DAR No. 39875 in this issue, November 15, 2015, of the Bulletin.)
Summary of the rule or change:
This rule defined 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.
State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:
- Subsection 32B-2-402(1)(f)
Anticipated cost or savings to:
the state budget:
None--This rule will be replaced by a new rule, R523-9, that has been renumbered to coincide with the division's comprehensive reorganization of its rules.
local governments:
None--This rule will be replaced by a new rule, R523-9, that has been renumbered to coincide with the division's comprehensive reorganization of its rules.
small businesses:
None--This rule will be replaced by a new rule, R523-9, that has been renumbered to coincide with the division's comprehensive reorganization of its rules.
persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:
None--This rule will be replaced by a new rule, R523-9, that has been renumbered to coincide with the division's comprehensive reorganization of its rules.
Compliance costs for affected persons:
None--This rule will be replaced by a new rule, R523-9, that has been renumbered to coincide with the division's comprehensive reorganization of its rules.
Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:
There is not a fiscal impact on businesses since this rule will be replaced by a new rule, R523-9, that has been renumbered to coincide with the division's comprehensive reorganization of its rules.
Ann Silverberg 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 ServicesSubstance Abuse and Mental Health
195 N 1950 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116
Direct questions regarding this rule to:
- Julene Robbins at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4521, by FAX at 801-538-3942, or by Internet E-mail at jhjonesrobbins@utah.gov
- 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 raywinger@utah.gov
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:
12/15/2015
This rule may become effective on:
12/22/2015
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: January 6,
2015
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law:
32B-2-402(1)(f)]
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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Julene Robbins at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4521, by FAX at 801-538-3942, or by Internet E-mail at jhjonesrobbins@utah.gov; 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 raywinger@utah.gov. For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules.