PDFWAC 246-812-630
Participation in approved substance use disorder monitoring program.
(1) Any denturist participating in the approved substance use disorder monitoring program shall:
(a) Undergo a complete psychosocial evaluation by a health care professional(s) with expertise in substance use disorder before entering the approved monitoring program. The person(s) performing the evaluation must not be the provider of the recommended treatment.
(b) Enter into a contract with WRAMP that must include, but not be limited to, the following terms, which require denturists to:
(i) Undergo the recommended level of treatment in an approved treatment facility, including aftercare.
(ii) Abstain from all mind-altering substances including alcohol and cannabis, except for medications prescribed by an authorized prescriber, as defined in chapter 69.41 RCW, Legend drugs—Prescription drugs and chapter 69.50 RCW, Uniform Controlled Substances Act.
(iii) Complete any prescribed aftercare program of the intensive treatment facility, which may include individual or group psychotherapy.
(iv) Cause the treatment counselor(s) to provide reports to the approved monitoring program at specified intervals that include treatment, prognosis, and goals.
(v) Complete random or for cause drug screening as specified by WRAMP.
(vi) Attend support groups facilitated by a health care professional or recovery-oriented group meetings as specified by the monitoring contract.
(vii) Comply with specified employment conditions and restrictions as defined by the monitoring contract.
(viii) Agree in writing to allow WRAMP to release information to the board if the denturist does not comply with the requirements of the monitoring contract or is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety.
(ix) Pay the costs of the substance use disorder evaluation, substance use treatment, and random drug screens.
(x) Sign a requested release of information authorization.
(2) When referred to WRAMP in lieu of discipline, the denturist shall enter into a referral contract with the board. The board may take disciplinary action against the license of the denturist under RCW 18.130.160, based on a denturist's violation of the referral contract.
(3) A denturist may voluntarily participate in WRAMP in accordance with RCW 18.130.175(2) without first being referred to WRAMP by the board.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.30.065. WSR 20-04-028, § 246-812-630, filed 1/28/20, effective 2/28/20. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.30 RCW and 2013 c 171. WSR 14-24-033, § 246-812-630, filed 11/24/14, effective 12/25/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.30.070(3). Readopted by WSR 98-20-068, § 246-812-630, filed 10/2/98, effective 11/2/98; WSR 95-22-062, § 246-812-630, filed 10/30/95, effective 11/30/95.]