The
Contract
Participants
sign a contract which provides the information on the length of
monitoring, the requirements to comply with the monitoring plan and
the reporting requirements.
Typically
contracts are for 5 years from the initial contract.
Monitoring
Monitoring,
as outlined in the contract, determines the expectations of the
participant and will document their illness management.
Participants are required to provide the documentation that
shows they are compliant with their contract. Participants will
be required to signed releases of information to document their
progress.
Providers
Participants
must have providers to treat the illness for which the participant is
being monitored. The type of professionals and specific
treatment requirements are dependant upon the participant's illness
and are specified in the contract.
Monitors
Participants
will be assigned a monitor to report to.
The monitor will provide reports on a monthly basis.
Advocate
Reports
Participants
will be connected with advocates who
can assist with finding resources and help walk the participant
through the process. Advocates
report on a quarterly basis.
Participant
Reports
Every
participant must submit monthly or quarterly reports on their progress
depending on their plan. It is essential that this information is
forthcoming to provide services.
Participants are responsible for all of their information.
Employer
Reports
The
work-site monitor is a supervisor or manager to whom the participant
is accountable. The work site monitor should not be a peer,
colleague, or professional partner. The role of the work site
monitor is to provide information regarding the participant's overall
work performance. Employer reports are as agreed upon
Board
Compliance
All
participants will be required to comply with all aspects of their
board orders to remain in compliance with their contracts, if there is
a licensing board involved.
Toxicology Screens
Persons
being monitored for substance disorders may be asked to provide random
urine screens. The participant is responsible for the costs involved
in testing.
12
Step or Self-help Meeting Attendance
Persons
being monitored for substance disorders may be asked to attending 12
step or self-help meetings and designate a sponsor. They may be
required to provide written documentation of attendance at these
meetings. The number of
meetings required per week will be outlined in the participant's
contract.
Other
Requirements
Each
contract is individualized and there may be additional requirements
based on the participants plan.
Discharge
If
participants do not comply with the conditions of their contract, or
if they choose to discontinue monitoring for any reason, a report may
be filed with their licensing board or their employer according to
provisions in their contract.
Program
Completion
When
participants successfully meet the conditions of their contracts, they
will be discharged. It is our goal to assist each individual to
successfully achieve the completion of their contracts.
