24.159.2003    PROGRAM DIRECTOR REQUIREMENTS

(1) The program director shall oversee the operation of the program and shall be responsible for ensuring that the program adheres to the contract entered into with the department.

(2) To be qualified, the program director must be able to demonstrate the following:

(a) the education, experience, and knowledge necessary to gather, read, and understand reports from licensed professional staff, in order to sufficiently monitor the program participants;

(b) the ability to demonstrate an understanding of issues particular to licensed professional healthcare workers;

(c) the ability to identify participant noncompliance with the program participant contract and policies and procedures in a timely manner; and

(d) the ability to adhere to policies regarding reporting noncompliances to the board.

(3) The program director shall ensure that the individuals contracted or employed by the program must include, but are not limited to:

(a) the program director;

(i) the program director cannot directly assess nurse program participants without staff input.

(b) a RN or APRN who holds a current and active license with no pending or current discipline, and has experience treating healthcare professionals;

(c) a licensed addiction counselor who holds a current and active license with no pending or current discipline, and has experience treating healthcare professionals;

(d) a licensed mental health practitioner who holds a current and active license with no pending or current discipline, and has experience treating healthcare professionals;

(e) a medical doctor with a current and active license with no pending or current discipline and who has experience treating healthcare professionals; and

(f) a monitor who serves as the consultant to the board;

(i) the monitor cannot directly assess or treat nurse program participants; and

(ii) the program director can serve as the monitor.

History: 37-8-202, MCA; IMP, 37-8-202, MCA; NEW, 1991 MAR p. 2435, Eff. 12/13/91; AMD, 2001 MAR p. 167, Eff. 1/26/01; TRANS, from Commerce, & AMD, 2006 MAR p. 2035, Eff. 8/25/06; AMD, 2012 MAR p. 996, Eff. 5/11/12.