Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 24.156 - BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS
Subchapter 24.156.4 - General Provisions
Rule 24.156.430 - PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PURPOSE
Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) The Montana Board of Medical Examiners has established a program which provides assistance, rehabilitation, and after-care monitoring to all licensed health care providers under the jurisdiction of the board who are suspected and/or found to be physically or mentally impaired by habitual intemperance or the excessive use of addictive drugs, alcohol, or any other drug or substance, or by mental or chronic physical illness.
(2) The board encourages and shall permit the rehabilitation of licensees, if in the board's opinion, public health, safety, and welfare can be assured. Early intervention and referral are paramount to promoting public health, safety, and welfare.
37-1-131, 37-3-203, MCA; IMP, 37-1-131, 37-3-201, 37-3-203, MCA;