Utah Admin. Code 156-4a-105

Current through Bulletin 2024-20, October 15, 2024
Section R156-4a-105 - Program Contract - Successful Completion
(1) Under Subsection 58-4a-103(2) and Section 58-4a-105, each program contract shall comply with this section.
(2)
(a) A program contract shall identify the program contract period, and other time frames that may be required by the program contract, including tolling under Subsection 58-4a-106(4).
(b) A program contract shall provide that:
(i) the program contract period may be extended at the discretion of the UPHP in accordance with UPHP policy, if at the end of or during the program contract period, the UPHP determines that there is reasonable cause to support the need for additional monitoring or extended treatment; and
(ii) unless otherwise agreed in writing by the UPHP, the program contract period is tolled during any period that the participant:
(A) is not practicing; or
(B) resides or practices outside Utah for 30 consecutive days or longer.
(3) A program contract shall provide that the participant's monitoring may be transferred or shared with another appropriate health monitoring program if the participant moves or holds an active license in another jurisdiction, state, or territory.
(4) A program contract shall include a statement of UPHP confidentiality and its limitations, including conditions when the UPHP may be required to report to the Division.
(5) A program contract shall require the participant to adhere to the UPHP Participation Standards, as determined by the UPHP.
(6)
(a) A program contract shall identify the potential consequences for a participant's violation, including when violation constitutes a violation of the program contract that requires an order to show cause under Section 58-4a-107.
(b) Consequences for violation may include the following:
(i) fine under Section R156-4a-110;
(ii) referral to a higher level of care;
(iii) increased frequency or intensification of treatment;
(iv) increased frequency of toxicology testing or requiring additional testing methods;
(v) additional biologic testing;
(vi) independent evaluation;
(vii) inpatient evaluation;
(viii) refrain from or limit practice as determined appropriate by the UPHP;
(ix) revision of the program contract, such as extending the period of monitoring; or
(x) a UPHP report to the Division for potential disciplinary action against the participant's license.
(7) A participant shall have successfully completed the UPHP if the UPHP has determined that the participant has fulfilled each term and condition of the participant's program contract or diversion agreement.

Utah Admin. Code R156-4a-105

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-23, effective 11/23/2021