30 Miss. Code. R. 2826-1.6 - Recovery Monitoring Requirements

The nurse applicant must:

A. Attend three (3) peer support meetings per week and submit documentation to the MnVP at least monthly.

B. Maintain an active and consistent relationship with a sponsor. All active sponsorships require quarterly reports be submitted to MnVP.

C. Select and provide the contact information for one pharmacy for prescription needs, one health care provider for health care needs and one dentist for dental needs to the MnVP.

D. Report all medications including prescriptions for mood-altering drugs as well as over-the-counter medications within 24 hours to the MnVP staff and prior to returning to nursing practice.

E. Notify any and all health care providers of substance use/ abuse history (including MnVP participation) prior to receiving any prescription.

F. Ensure MnVP receives a written statement from the prescribing provider that confirms the provider's awareness of the nurse applicant's history of substance use/abuse and the nurse applicant's responsibility to confirm any prescription within 24 hours of prescribing.

G. Initially and quarterly, have providers complete and submit the MnVP medication verification form or submit as otherwise indicated in the MnVP monitoring agreement.

H. Provide written self-reports to MnVP as specified by the MnVP agreement, at least quarterly.

I. Submit to random drug and alcohol testing at a minimum of two (2) to three (3) times per month for the first 12 months of participating in the MnVP. Drug and alcohol testing may then be gradually reduced in frequency. Upon return to nursing practice, drug screenings must increase for the first 12 months of clinical practice. Drug and alcohol testing may include body fluid testing, hair testing, saliva or any other valid and reliable methods of testing.

Notes

30 Miss. Code. R. 2826-1.6

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