OAR 851-070-0026. Participation in Health Professionals' Services Program

Effective September 1, 2025, the Board will participate in the Health Professionals’ Services Program (HPSP) and may refer eligible certificate holder or licensee to the program in lieu of or in addition to discipline. Only certificate holder and licensee who meet the eligibility criteria may be referred by the Board to the program. (1) The certificate holder or licensee must be evaluated by an independent third-party evaluator. (2) The evaluation must include a diagnosis of a substance disorder and/or mental health disorder with the appropriate diagnostic code from the DSM, and treatment recommendations. (3) The certificate holder or licensee must provide a written statement agreeing to enter the HPSP and agreeing to abide by all rules established by the Board. (4) The certificate holder or licensee must enter the “HPSP Monitoring Agreement.” (5) The Board will determine whether a Board-referred certificate holder or licensee’s practice has presented or presents a danger to the public. (6) The contractor will determine whether a self-referred certificate holder or licensee’s practice has presented or presents a danger to the public.