Rule 30-2826-1.5 - Monitoring AgreementsA. The MnVP shall have a written monitoring agreement which the nurse applicant must voluntarily sign upon entering the program. Each monitoring agreement shall bear the signature of the nurse applicant participating in the MnVP and the MnVP manager or the designated MnVP representative.B. The monitoring agreement shall address the following areas:1) The voluntary and non-disciplinary nature of the program.2) The program records that are non-public and have necessary exceptions for disclosure such as to the MSBN members, other state boards and other states' alternative programs regarding the nurse applicant's participation in said alternative program.3) The dates of the nurse applicant's participation and the expected length of participation.4) The requirements of drug and alcohol screens, peer support groups, therapeutic meeting attendance and self and supervisory reports.5) The requirements for work-site monitoring upon return to work.6) The consequences of relapse and noncompliance with the MnVP monitoring agreement, including dismissal from the MnVP or referral to the MSBN for disciplinary action for noncompliance.7) The parameters for referral to the MSBN, including the non-public records of program participation that are shared with the MSBN.8) Definitions of relevant terms such as relapse.9) Appropriate waivers and releases.10) The period of monitoring, which shall be two to five years.C. The monitoring agreement shall provide that the nurse applicant must:1) Abstain from all alcohol and alcohol-containing products;2) Abstain from drug use, including over-the-counter medications and otherwise mood-altering substances as indicated within the MnVP participant handbook unless lawfully prescribed with prior approval of the MnVP;3) Submit to a current evaluation of co-occurring conditions such as psychiatric or medical disorders as indicated;4) Maintain current state nursing licensure, including meeting any continued competence or continuing education requirements; and5) Cease nursing practice until or unless approved to continue or return to practice by the treatment professional and the MnVP.D. The Nurse Applicant shall execute any releases that MnVP determines necessary to sign for monitoring and consents to information exchange between:1) Employer and the MnVP staff.2) Healthcare providers and the MnVP staff.3) The MnVP staff and MSBN.4) Treatment professionals and the MnVP staff.5) Other state boards and alternative programs.E. The monitoring agreement shall also provide that the nurse applicant agrees to: 1) Enter treatment and participate in all treatment recommendations.2) Provide counselors with the necessary forms to complete and give back to the MnVP.3) Undergo any additional evaluation as requested by the MnVP or treatment provider, including completing substance disorder, dependency or mental health assessment, treatment, continuing care and aftercare.F. Monitoring requirements for nurses with mental illness only agreements will be determined on an individualized basis depending upon the needs of each particular nurse.30 Miss. Code. R. 2826-1.5
Miss. Code Ann. §§ 73-15-17, 73-15-29(2)(5) (1972, as amended).