Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 25, June 21, 2024
Section 15-10-4 - Pharmacist Recovery Network Agreements4.1. Pharmacist Recovery Network Agreements with the board require the following: 4.1.a. Upon receiving information about possible impairment of a licensee or applicant from a person the Executive Director shall contact the licensee or applicant to verify the information.4.1.b. If it is determined there is sufficient reason for action, such as behavioral signs, documented evidence of impairment, and/or drug diversion, the Executive Director shall encourage the licensee or applicant to present himself or herself to a WVPRN-approved evaluator's office within seven days of initial contact for a complete substance abuse assessment. 4.1.b.1. If the licensee or applicant resists coming in for an assessment, the Executive Director shall pursue one repeat contact.4.1.b.2. After two unsuccessful interventions within a period not to exceed 14 days, the Executive Director shall inform the licensee or applicant of the WVPRN's intent to close the file and disclose all evidence of impairment allowed by law to the board. If the licensee or applicant still refuses to cooperate, then the WVPRN shall inform the board of any and all findings of the WVPRN developed during the course of its investigation.4.1.c. The evaluator shall conduct an in-person substance abuse evaluation to include among other things, a psychoactive substance use history, administration of a Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI) or other diagnostic tool the evaluator deems necessary, and urinalysis utilizing a minimum of a 14-panel screen and Ethyl Glucuronide Test (ETG);4.1.d. If a diagnosis of substance abuse or dependence or an impairing mental disorder as per the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association is made, the Executive Director shall arrange for further evaluation and treatment of the licensee to be conducted at a facility or by an individual approved by the WVPRN. If there is insufficient evidence to warrant a diagnosis of substance abuse or dependence, or an impairing mental disorder, the Executive Director shall place the file in an inactive status, and destroy the file after five years.4.1.e. The Executive Director shall draw up a final agreement or "contract" between the licensee and the WVPRN for the licensee to enter into a treatment or other appropriate program. The Executive Director shall work with the treatment provider to determine the guidelines of treatment and aftercare, and shall consult with the primary care giver on a regular basis;4.1.f. The Executive Director shall collect appropriate paper work, as specified in the contract, regarding treatment progress, group therapy participation, urine and blood analysis, discharge summaries, or any other treatment documentation, including recommendations to return to practice, if applicable;4.1.g.The Executive Director shall assist the licensee in transition into the workplace by providing information if requested to the supervisors and co-workers regarding chemical dependency, relapse, and diversion; and4.1.h. Upon the completion of treatment and rehabilitation, and the expiration of the recovery contract, the network shall conclude involvement with the licensee.