SECTION .0700 – IMPAIRED LICENSEE

21 NCAC 48G .0701         DEFINITIONS

(a)  "Impairment" is a condition caused by substance abuse or mental illness that impacts a licensee's ability to provide physical therapy services.

(b)  "Participant" is a licensee enrolled in a Program designed to treat substance abuse or mental illness.

(c)  "Program" is a specific course of action for health care practitioners who suffer from substance abuse or mental illness to the extent it impairs professional competence.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90-270.92(11);

Eff. February 1, 2015;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. May 1, 2018.