30 Miss. Code. R. 2826-1.3 - Eligibility Criteria

An individual may be admitted to the MnVP if the individual meets the following eligibility criteria:

A. Is an APRN, RN, or LPN in the State of Mississippi in good standing or is eligible for a license in the State of Mississippi.

B. Requests admission in writing.

C. Admits to substance use disorder in writing.

D. Admission into the MnVP shall be determined by the eligibility committee, MnVP staff, and/or the treatment provider. A Nurse Applicant's request for admission to the program may be denied if the Nurse Applicant's participation in the program is determined to pose significant risk for the health care consumer as determined by the eligibility committee and/or the treatment provider.

E. Admission to the program shall be denied if the nurse applicant:

1) Has diverted controlled substances for other than self-administration.

2) Has caused known provable harm to patients;

3) Has engaged in behavior that has high potential to cause patient harm;

4) Is not eligible for licensure in the State of Mississippi; or

5) Has participated in a disciplinary or alternative program within the past five (5) years.

F. Admission to the MnVP may be additionally denied if the nurse applicant:

1) Has a history of past disciplinary action in any state that is not related to substance use and resulted in probation, revocation or suspension of licensure;

2) Has any pending criminal action or a prior felony;

3) Has had incidents that may have caused harm, abuse or neglect to patients; or

4) For other circumstances in which the MnVP cannot provide monitoring.

Notes

30 Miss. Code. R. 2826-1.3

Miss. Code Ann. §§ 73-15-17, 73-15-29(2)(5) (1972, as amended).

Adopted 12/22/2022 Amended 10/1/2023 Amended 11/9/2023