SUBSTANCE RELATED AND ADDICTIVE DISORDER MONITORING
OhioPHP provides monitoring and advocacy services for healthcare providers who have been diagnosed or treated for a substance use disorder or other addictive disorders. Examples include alcohol use disorders or gambling addiction. Following the completion of necessary treatment at an approved treatment facility, OhioPHP implements a comprehensive monitoring agreement or an average length of five years. While OhioPHP holds a high standard of intensive monitoring, criteria are established on an case-by-case basis, meeting the needs of each participant. Elements of these monitoring agreements may include:
1. Attendance at support group meetings
2. Completion of an approved continuing care/aftercare program
3. Volunteer peer monitor engagement
4. Toxicology testing, as indicated
5. Psychotherapy, as necessary
6. Regular meetings with OhioPHP Case Managers and Medical Director
7. Feedback on recovery activities and other health related indicators
OhioPHP reviews reports from various agencies, monitors, therapists, and treating professionals to monitor program compliance in concert with the items described. When appropriate, OhioPHP advocates for the healthcare professional regarding employment, insurance, and legal issues. OhioPHP is also able to advocate for participants to their respective regulatory Boards.
MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH MONITORING
OhioPHP provides preliminary assessment, evaluation and treatment referral, and monitoring services for potentially impaired providers who may be suffering from mental illness, co-occurring or stress-induced disorders. Often times, OhioPHP is able to connect the provider with appropriate outpatient resources. In some instances, a more formal evaluation and treatment process may be indicated. Following or concurrent with any indicated evaluation and treatment, OhioPHP may recommend a monitoring agreement. Such monitoring agreements are individualized with a typical duration of two to three years. Monitoring services may include:
1. Psychotherapy and/or professional coaching
2. Medication management, when indicated
3. Volunteer peer monitor engagement
4. Toxicology testing, as indicated
5. Regular meetings with OhioPHP Case Managers and Medical Director
6. Feedback on participation in wellness activities and other health related indicators
OhioPHP reviews reports from various agencies, monitors, therapists, and treating professionals to monitor program compliance in concert with the items described. When appropriate, OhioPHP advocates for the provider regarding employment, insurance, and legal issues. OhioPHP is also able to advocate for participants to their respective regulatory Boards.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MONITORING
OhioPHP provides behavioral health evaluations, evaluation referral, and monitoring services for potentially impaired providers who may be suffering from underlying issues which manifest primarily as recurrent disruptive behavior in the workplace. OhioPHP is able to guide medical staff leadership through the process of addressing such behavior. We do not become formally involved with behavioral issues until the medical staff has followed the protocols outlined by its bylaws, and has found no intervention successful. Providers are offered a choice of qualified facilities that specialize in evaluation and treatment of disruptive behavior. Following evaluation and/or treatment, OhioPHP implements a two to three year plan that may involve:
1. Medication management, if indicated;
2. Psychotherapy and/or professional coaching;
4. Volunteer peer monitor engagement;
5. Toxicology testing, as indicated;
6. Regular meetings with OhioPHP Case Managers and Medical Director;
7. Feedback on participation in wellness activities and other health related indicators
OhioPHP reviews reports from various agencies, monitors, therapists, and treating professionals to monitor program compliance in concert with the items described. When appropriate, OhioPHP advocates for the provider regarding employment, insurance, and legal issues. OhioPHP’s primary goal is to help the provider successfully make the behavioral changes needed to be able to continue to practice in his or her current workplace.
