1. (a) A peer assistance program must have a written description of the program that includes:

   1. (1) target population;
   2. (2) the plan for ensuring services are available throughout the state;

   3. (3) how the following areas are to be addressed:

      1. (A) identification of and intervention with impaired professionals and, if served, impaired students;
      2. (B) assistance with accessing treatment;
      3. (C) monitoring and support of participants;
      4. (D) intervention in crises, including relapses; and
      5. (E) support during the reentry by participants to professional practice or academic role;
   4. (4) the plan for program evaluation; and
   5. (5) the methods used to promote and encourage use of the program.
2. (b) A peer assistance program must operate according to the program description required by subsection (a) of this section.

Source Note:The provisions of this §8.113 adopted to be effective January 27, 2020, 45 TexReg 579.