Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-13-.03

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 610-X-13-.03 - Requirements For Participation In Program

A licensed nurse or first-time applicant for licensure participating in the program shall:

(1) Comply with all terms set forth in the VDAP Agreement.

(2) Be responsible for all costs for treatment and monitoring including Board-required drug screens.

(3) Use Board-recognized treatment providers and laboratory facilities.

(4) Comply with instructions from the Board regarding evaluation and treatment, and follow all treatment recommendations for the duration of the VDAP Agreement.

(5) For licensed nurses or applicants with substance use disorders:

(a) Undergo a comprehensive evaluation by a Board-recognized substance use disorder treatment provider, if directed by Board staff.

(b) Be diagnosed with a substance use disorder, utilizing DSM-IV-TR or DSM-V criteria, by a licensed physician or certified registered nurse practitioner experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders.

(c) Receive substance use disorder treatment by a Board-recognized substance use disorder treatment provider as defined in these rules.

(d) If approved by the Board as an advanced practice nurse, the VDAP participant agrees to:

1. Complete a comprehensive evaluation and treatment provided at a Board-recognized substance use disorder treatment provider with a health care professionals track.

2. Remain out of practice as an advanced practice nurse for a minimum of one year and until recommended for return to practice as an advanced practice nurse by a Board-recognized substance use disorder treatment provider with a health care professionals track.

3. Restricted prescriptive privileges as provided in the VDAP Agreement.

(e) Maintain a sponsor throughout the duration of the agreement if specified in the VDAP agreement.

(6) Consent to deactivation of the multistate licensure privilege, is applicable.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-13-.03

New Rule: Filed July 28, 1994; Effective August 29, 1994. Repealed and New Rule: Filed May 20, 2002; effective June 24, 2002. Amended: Filed November 22, 2005; effective December 27, 2005. Amended: Filed August 20, 2010; effective September 24, 2010.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXII, Issue No. 11, August 29, 2014, eff. 8/28/2014.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVII, Issue No. 11, August 30, 2019, eff. 9/9/2019; operative 1/1/2020.

Author: Alabama Board of Nursing

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-21-25.