N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 503.07

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024
Section Plc 503.07 - Necessary Elements for Certain Program Agreements

As required by Plc 503.06(c)(6), a program agreement for a participant with a treatable or modifiable condition shall contain a T/M plan that includes the following:

(a) Identification of the assessment made and the condition diagnosed;
(b) A clear statement of the treatment required, including the frequency of treatment and the licensing requirements for each treatment provider;
(c) A clear statement of the details of any practice limitations that the participant has agreed to observe, independent of any license restrictions imposed by the applicable board, as well as:
(1) The circumstances under which the limitations will be removed; and
(2) The circumstances, such as a relapse, that will extend the limitations and the program agreement;
(d) For KTB participants, a requirement for the program director to report relapse or other noncompliance with the program agreement to the applicable board;
(e) Details of any required physical monitoring, such as testing for drugs or alcohol, included in the plan, the participant's obligations thereunder, and the consequences of refusing to engage in testing or of positive test results;
(f) A clear statement of any continuing education requirements and, if applicable, the specific topics to be covered;
(g) A requirement for the participant to abstain from psychoactive substances that are not prescribed by the participant's health care provider and pre-approved by the program director;
(h) A requirement for the participant to participate in a monthly facilitated meeting with the approved program and other participants with emphasis on work stress mitigation and recovery topics;
(i) A requirement for the participant to submit a monthly self-assessment report;
(j) Identification of a community-based support group requirement based on diagnosis;
(k) Language that:
(1) Specifically describes any applicable employment requirements or limitations relative to hours, duties, and work settings; and
(2) Identifies the workplace monitor(s) and requires the monitor(s) to submit 30-day and quarterly reports to the program director;
(l) Requires full release collaboration and discussion between the program director and treatment providers and workplace monitors at all times; and
(m) Provides avenues for grievance if a participant disagrees with the terms or implementation of the program agreement.

N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 503.07

Derived from Number 24, Filed June 13, 2024, Proposed by #13971, Effective 7/1/2024, Expires 7/1/2034.