1. (1) When the Board receives information involving a licensee who may have a substance related disorder, mental disorder, or both types of disorders, the Board staff will investigate and complete a non-identifying confidential report to be presented at a Board meeting.
2. (2) The Board will consider all relevant factors before determining whether to refer a licensee to the HPSP, including but not limited to licensee’s disciplinary history; the severity and duration of the licensee’s impairment; the extent to which licensee’s practice can be limited or managed to eliminate danger to the public; and the likelihood that licensee’s impairment can be managed with treatment.
3. (3) If a licensee meets referral criteria and the Board approves entry into the HPSP, the Board will provide a written referral to HPSP.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 676, 679 & 680

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 676.185, 676.190, 676.195, 676.200 & 676.140(e)

History

OBD 1-2011, f. 1-11-11, cert. ef. 2-1-11
OBD 2-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-6-10 thru 2-1-11