§ 144E.287 — Diversion Program
Plain-Language Summary
This section requires the director of the Office of Emergency Medical Services to either run a health professionals services program or contract with a diversion program for EMS workers who are unable to do their jobs safely because of illness, substance use, or mental or physical health conditions. This program gives impaired EMS workers a path to treatment and recovery rather than immediately facing disciplinary action.
144E.287 DIVERSION PROGRAM.
The director shall either conduct a health professionals services program or contract for a diversion program for professionals regulated under this chapter who are unable to perform their duties with reasonable skill and safety by reason of illness, use of alcohol, drugs, chemicals, or any other materials, or as a result of any mental, physical, or psychological condition.
History:
2000 c 284 s 1; 2024 c 122 art 1 s 16; 2024 c 127 art 63 s 16
History: History: 2000 c 284 s 1; 2024 c 122 art 1 s 16; 2024 c 127 art 63 s 16