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Board of Podiatric Medicine Manual of Disciplinary Guidelines With Model Disciplinary Orders
Model 12 (excerpt from the Disciplinary Guidelines)
12. Rehabilitation Program - Alcohol or Drug
Within 30 days of the effective date of this decision, respondent shall submit to the BPM for its prior approval a rehabilitation-monitoring program. When evaluating programs for approval, the following will be taken into consideration: Unless specifically noted in the decision, the minimum length of the program shall be no less than three years. All plans must include face to face monitoring, random biological fluid testing, and an educational program that addresses disease concepts, recovery process and recovery oriented lifestyle changes. Within 30 days of approval of said program respondent shall enroll and participate until the BPM or its designee determines that further monitoring and rehabilitation is no longer necessary. If it is determined by both the rehabilitation program and a BPM designated physician that respondent cannot practice podiatric medicine safely, the respondent shall immediately cease practice upon notification. Respondent may not resume practice until it has been determined by both the rehabilitation program and a BPM designated physician that respondent can safely practice podiatric medicine and has been notified in writing by the board's designee. Failure to cooperate or comply with the Rehabilitation Program requirements and recommendations, quitting the program without permission, or being expelled for cause is a violation of probation.
