Public Health Code

• By other health professionals who have a reasonable cause to believe that the health professional may have an impairment that adversely affects that professional?s ability to practice in a safe and competent manner (Does not apply to clinical relationships)
• By a health professional who has a drinking and driving offense
• By health care facilities that have taken disciplinary action against a health professional based on competence or a change in employment status or which adversely affects clinical privileges for more than 15 days

Mental Disorder

Over 20% of adults suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year.

Substance Use Disorder

10% of full-time employees in the US work force 18 and older have a substance use disorder.

Treatable Conditions

Substance use disorders and mental health disorders are treatable conditions.

Alternative to Disciplinary Action

The program offers an alternative to disciplinary action through the health professional?s licensing board.

Confidential

The program provides licensed health professionals confidential means to get the assistance they need.

Remain Employed

The program provides health care facilities the ability to employ and retain highly qualified and skilled professionals while assured an impairment is being treated and monitored effectively.

Not Immune

Health care professionals are not immune to substance use and/or mental health disorders

Do No Harm

The program encourages health professionals to seek treatment for substance use and/or mental health disorders before their impairment harms a patient or damages their careers.

Long-Term Recovery

A monitoring agreement between the HPRP and a health professional supports long-term recovery while ensuring safety to the public.