848 IAC 7-1-5 Recovery monitoring agreement requirements; voluntary and involuntary referrals

Sec. 5. (a) An impaired nurse may enter the rehabilitation and monitoring program either by voluntary referral or by involuntary referral. (b) If the nurse contacts ISNAP voluntarily: (1) the rehabilitation monitoring program shall be explained by ISNAP; and (2) an appointment shall be scheduled for an initial screening. (c) A nurse may enter the rehabilitation monitoring program by an involuntary referral if: (1) the rehabilitation monitoring program is contacted by: (A) individuals; (B) supervisors; or (C) professional organizations; regarding the nurse in need of assistance; or (2) a nurse is referred to the rehabilitation monitoring program by order of the board. If a nurse is involuntarily referred under subdivision (1), ISNAP shall assist in developing individual strategies, including techniques for intervention to arrange a referral to the program. (d) If the nurse does not agree to participate in the program by voluntary or involuntary referral, a written complaint shall be filed by ISNAP with the consumer protection division of the office of the attorney general.