R384-900-2. Definitions

(1) "Department" means the Department of Health and Human Services. (2) "HBV" means hepatitis B virus. (3) "HCV" means hepatitis C virus. (4) "HIV" means human immunodeficiency virus. (5) "Homeless shelter" means the same as defined in Section 35A-15-501. (6)(a) "One-for-one plus exchange model" means the syringe exchange model in which a participant receives a set of syringes in an amount of up to nine more than the participant's return amount, with thresholds increasing in increments of ten. (b) For example, a return of: (i) one to ten used syringes receives up to ten sterile syringes; (ii) 11 to 20 used syringes receives up to 20 sterile syringes; and (iii) 21 to 30 used syringes receives up to 30 sterile syringes. (7) "Operating entity" means a government or nongovernment entity authorized by Section 26B-7-117 to operate a syringe exchange program. (8) "Opiate antagonist" means the same as defined in Section 26B-4-501. (9) "Participant" means an individual who receives services from a syringe exchange program. (10) "Substance use disorder treatment program" means the same as defined in Section 26B-2-101. (11) "Syringe exchange program" means a program that: (a) provides access to sterile syringes in exchange for used syringes; (b) collects and properly disposes of used syringes; (c) provides information, referrals, and other services as identified by population and community needs to reduce the harms associated with drug use; and (d) may provide other clean and new prevention materials, including cotton filters, cookers, tourniquets, alcohol swabs, and condoms. (12) "Treatment" means services received by a participant from a substance use disorder treatment program.