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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is updating data collection methods for the Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) and related datasets, which track substance use and mental health treatment services. Revisions include mapping state data systems through crosswalks, updating terminology to reduce stigma, and adding fields like sexual orientation and gender identity. The changes aim to make data more inclusive and align with national guidelines and reporting requirements. Public comments on these proposed changes are invited for a 30-day period.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is announcing a meeting for the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention National Advisory Council on February 24, 2021. The meeting, which will be held online and is open to the public, will discuss substance use prevention priorities and update on the Center's program developments. Interested individuals can present their views in writing or orally and are encouraged to register in advance on SAMHSA's website. Contact information for further inquiries or special accommodations is provided within the notice.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced that the Drug Testing Advisory Board will hold a web conference on March 2 and 3, 2021. The meeting will be open to the public on March 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST to discuss drug testing guidelines and other topics. The sessions will be closed to the public on March 2 from 2:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST and throughout March 3 to discuss sensitive matters. Details about the meeting, including registration and agenda, can be found on SAMHSA's website.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an updated list of laboratories and Instrumented Initial Testing Facilities (IITFs) certified to comply with federal drug testing standards for urine and oral fluid samples. Currently, there are no certified laboratories for oral fluid testing, and the list includes details of facilities certified for urine testing. For a lab to be certified, it must undergo stringent performance tests and inspections, and HHS releases these updates in the Federal Register monthly. Additionally, it mentions that Quest Diagnostics in Tucker, GA, is voluntarily withdrawing from the certification program as of March 15, 2021.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is seeking approval for its evaluation of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion (CCBHC-E) Grant Program, which started in FY 2022. This program supports both new and existing clinics to improve behavioral health care access, coordination, and quality. SAMHSA plans to use various data collection methods, including surveys, interviews, and focus groups with grantees, clinic staff, clients, and related organizations, to assess the program’s impact and implementation. Inputs from these activities will help SAMHSA understand the program's effectiveness and opportunities for improvement.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a notice about the laboratories and Instrumented Initial Testing Facilities (IITFs) certified to perform drug testing for federal agencies. These facilities must adhere to strict standards for testing urine and oral fluid specimens under the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs. Currently, no laboratories are certified for oral fluid drug testing, but several are approved for urine drug testing. A list of these certified facilities is updated monthly, and the details are accessible via the HHS website.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a notice which informs federal agencies about the laboratories and facilities certified to conduct drug testing using urine and oral fluid as per the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs. As of now, there are no labs certified for oral fluid testing, but several are certified for urine testing, including those in Canada, which are overseen by the standards of the Department of Transportation (DOT). The list includes details about each certified laboratory and highlights a facility that is withdrawing from the certification program.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a notice about laboratories that are currently certified to perform drug testing for federal workplace programs. These laboratories need to meet strict standards, and they can conduct drug tests using urine, but not oral fluid, due to existing guidelines. The notice includes a list of these certified laboratories and testing facilities, noting that no labs are currently certified for oral fluid drug testing. Additionally, the notice specifies that to keep their certification, these labs must undergo regular performance tests and inspections.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) informs federal agencies about laboratories and facilities that are certified to meet specific standards for workplace drug testing. These guidelines cover testing with both urine and oral fluids. However, at present, no laboratories are approved for oral fluid testing, while several are approved for urine testing. Laboratories must pass performance tests and inspections to maintain their certification.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is proposing updates to their application plan for the Mental Health and Substance Use Block Grants for fiscal years 2026-2027. These changes aim to improve clarity, update terminology, and better integrate behavioral health with overall health care. SAMHSA is inviting public comments on whether these information collections are helpful and necessary, and how they might reduce the burden on respondents. The estimated time commitment for these processes is projected to remain the same.