Iowa Admin. Code r. 655-19.5

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, September 4, 2024

Rule 655-19.5 - Terms of participation

A participant shall agree to comply with the INAP terms of participation established in the initial agreement and contract. Participants will be responsible for all expenses incurred to comply with the terms imposed by the program. Terms of participation specified in the contract shall include, but not be limited to:

(1)Duration. The length of time a participant may participate in the program shall be determined by the INAPC in accordance with the following:

a. Participation in the program for participants impaired as a result of a substance use disorder is set at a minimum of three years. The INAPC may offer a contract with a shorter duration to a participant who can demonstrate successful participation in another state's nurse assistance program, who can document similar experience, or who, as a board referral, has successfully completed a portion of the monitoring period established in the board order.

b. Length of participation in the program for participants with impairments resulting from mental or physical conditions will vary depending upon the recommendations provided by an approved licensed health care professional and the determination of the INAPC following review of all relevant information.

(2)Requirements. The INAPC shall establish terms designed to meet the specific needs of the participant. The committee shall determine the type of recovery, rehabilitation, or maintenance program required to treat the participant's impairment. The contract shall provide a detailed description of the goals of the program, the requirements for successful participation, and the participant's obligations therein. The committee may establish terms specific to a participant's impairment including, but not limited to: treatment, aftercare, worksite monitoring, chemical screening, further evaluations, structured recovery meetings, therapy, and medication management.

(3)Practice restrictions. The INAPC may impose restrictions on the license to practice as a term of the initial agreement or contract until such time as the INAPC receives a report from an approved evaluator and the INAPC determines, based on all relevant information, that the participant is capable of practicing with reasonable skill and safety. As a condition of participation in the program, a licensee is required to agree to restricted practice in accordance with the terms specified in the initial agreement or contract. In the event the licensee refuses to agree to or comply with the practice restrictions, the committee shall refer the licensee to the board for appropriate action.

(4)Noncompliance. Noncompliance is the failure to adhere to the terms of the initial agreement or contract. Participants shall promptly notify the INAPC of any instances of noncompliance, including relapse. Instances of noncompliance shall initially be reviewed by the INAP program coordinator. The INAP program coordinator may refer instances of noncompliance to the INAPC for further review of continued participation in the program. The INAPC may refer instances of noncompliance to the board for possible disciplinary action.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 655-19.5

Adopted by IAB October 28, 2015/Volume XXXVIII, Number 09, effective 12/2/2015