20:48:17:12Discharge criteria.

A participant who completes the terms of a participation agreement and applicable board order, may apply for discharge from the program. A participant’s request may be approved by the program director upon receipt of the participant’s application and: (1) The participant’s written plan for continued wellness or recovery; (2) A recommendation from the participant’s worksite monitor or employer supporting discharge; (3) A recommendation from the participant’s approved treatment provider supporting discharge; (4) A recommendation by the evaluation committee supporting discharge; and (5) A period of negative toxicology screens, as defined in the participation agreement, for a participant enrolled with substance use issues.

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