20:48:17:07Program participation.

Participants must have on file a signed participation agreement developed by program personnel and approved by the evaluation committee. Program personnel may provide a copy of the agreement to the participant, the participant’s medical provider, or the work site monitor. Program personnel shall provide a copy of the agreement to the board for individuals required under a board of nursing order to participate in the program. The agreement must outline standard and individualized conditions based on symptoms and a participant’s practice setting. A participation agreement must include: (1) Treatment and continuing care; (2) Return to practice conditions or limitations, such as restrictions on workplace settings, hours or shifts worked, access to medications, training personnel; (3) Employment status; (4) Work site monitoring; (5) Medication use; (6) Toxicology screening; (7) Support group participation; and (8) Filing of reports.

Source: 48 SDR 40, effective October 5, 2021.