Section 0260-02-.10 - PROFESSIONAL PEER ASSISTANCE(1) The Board has the prerogative to refer for assessment(s), and if needed, treatment for presenting problem(s), any licensee or applicant voluntarily or involuntarily coming before the Board.(2) As an alternative to disciplinary action, or as part of a disciplinary action, the Board may utilize the services of a professional assistance program, as approved by the Board, for situations regarding licensee substance abuse, chemical abuse, or lapses in professional and/or ethical judgments. Information regarding persons entering the program upon referral by this Board shall be confidential.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0260-02-.10
Original rule filed September 13, 2002; effective November 27, 2002.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-1-136, 63-4-106, 63-4-114, and 63-4-115.