Rule 24.174.1604 - RESPONSIBILITIES OF PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM(1) The professional assistance program established by the board as set forth in 37-7-201, MCA, shall: (a) provide two tracks for assistance of licensees: (i) a disciplinary track; and(ii) a nondisciplinary track;(b) provide recommendations to licensees or license applicants for appropriate evaluation and treatment facilities;(c) recommend terms and conditions of treatment, rehabilitation, and monitoring of licensees or license applicants known to the board; and(d) monitoring all aftercare of participants under contract to ensure public safety and compliance with agreed treatment recommendations propounded by one or more of the following: (i) the board, through stipulations and/or final orders;(ii) treatment centers; or(iii) the medical assistance program established by the board.(e) report to the board the discharge of a participant, and if applicable, provide to the board: (i) verification of the participant's satisfactory completion of monitoring and program requirements as appropriate for public safety;(ii) verification of the participant's completion of board final order terms and conditions with recommendation of the program for discharge; and/or(iii) notification that the participant is transferring to another jurisdiction.(2) The medical assistance program shall consult with the board regarding medical assistance program processes and procedures to ensure program responsibilities are met, consistent with board orders, requests, and contract terms.(3) The medical assistance program shall provide information to and consult with the board upon the board's request.Mont. Admin. r. 24.174.1604
NEW, 2012 MAR p. 896, Eff. 4/27/12; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 2219, Eff. 9/21/2024AUTH: 37-7-201, MCA; IMP: 37-7-201, MCA