Section 848IAC7-1-4. Recovery monitoring agreement requirements; length of agreement

   (a) The RMA will last a minimum of three (3) years, except as provided in subsections (b) and (c). The requirements for monitoring will be:

(1) more stringent in the first two (2) years; and

(2) eased in the third year if the nurse's recovery is progressing well.

  (b) Relapses and other failures to comply with the terms of the RMA may result in a longer period of monitoring. As appropriate, an addendum to the RMA may be initiated by ISNAP. However, the monitoring program shall not exceed five (5) years, except in case of extenuating circumstances. Participation in the monitoring program beyond the five (5) year maximum must receive preauthorization from the board.

  (c) Mitigating factors including, but not limited to, the following may be taken into consideration by ISNAP in determining the length of an individual nurse's participation in the program and may cause the RMA to last less than three (3) years:

(1) Time spent in a treatment facility or treatment program before executing the RMA.

(2) Documented sobriety or recovery before executing the RMA.

(3) The severity of the nurse's use or abuse of alcohol or other drugs.

(Indiana State Board of Nursing; 848 IAC 7-1-4; filed Jan 23, 2006, 8:35 a.m.: 29 IR 1928; readopted filed Nov 9, 2012, 11:23 a.m.: 20121205-IR-848120387RFA)