CODE OF VIRGINIA

PROGRAMS FOR IMPAIRED PRACTITIONERS (§ 54.1-2923.1)

A. The Board may implement an impaired practitioners program for persons
regulated under this chapter. For this purpose, the Board may enter into
contracts with a nonprofit corporation or professional organization which may
include, but need not be limited to, the following components:

   1.  A requirement that the contractor enter into contracts with providers of
   treatment;

   2.  Evaluation of reports of suspected impairment;

   3.  Intervention in cases of verified impairment;

   4.  Referrals of impaired practitioners to treatment programs;

   5.  Monitoring of the treatment and rehabilitation of impaired practitioners,
   including any practitioners ordered to enter the program by the Board;

   6.  Post-treatment monitoring and support of rehabilitated impaired
   practitioners;

   7.  Performance of such other activities as may be agreed upon by the Board;
   and

   8.  Provision of prevention and education services.

B. Any contract executed pursuant to subsection A shall be financed by a
surcharge on each license or certificate issued under this chapter. Such funds
shall be used solely for the implementation of the impaired practitioners
program.

HISTORY: 1997, c. 469.