Substance Abuse

Health Professionals' Services Program (HPSP)

At the June 14, 2024 Board meeting, the Board voted to withdraw from HPSP effective July 1, 2025, unless funding is available from other sources, and to make plans for continued care for licensees in the program.

The standard length of time a licensee remains is five years, but is dependent on the progress and results of recovery efforts in HPSP. Completion of the HPSP must be recommended by a Board approved healthcare provider and endorsed by HPSP and the Board.

The Licensee must report any relapse to the Diversion Coordinator, who will conduct an investigation of the relapse, including an interview with the individual.

When the Diversion Coordinator receives a report of a relapse or substantial non-compliance with the HPSP agreement, the Diversion Coordinator will conduct an investigation of the incident to include an interview with the licensee. The Board will consider the information and make a determination on the matter.

If it is determined that the relapse does not significantly jeopardize the licensee's recovery, does not adversely impact the integrity of the HPSP, and/or does not pose a danger to the public, the licensee can be allowed to continue in the HPSP. If the relapse does not meet these criteria, the Board may take disciplinary action.

The Board absorbs the administrative cost of managing the activities leading up to enrollment in HPSP. The licensee pays for those recovery and treatment services as determined by HPSP.

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