Section 12.44.875. Conditions of probation.  


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  • 	(a)  If the board imposes probation on a certified nurse aide, the board will require, as a condition of probation, that the certified nurse aide do one or more of the following:  
    		(1) obey all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to the practice of a certified nurse aide;  
    		(2) fully comply with orders from the board regarding probation;  
    		(3) notify the board in writing of the dates of departure from and return to the state, if the certified nurse aide leaves the state to practice outside the state;  
    		(4) report in person to the board, according to the conditions of probation;  
    		(5) submit written reports to the board according to the conditions of probation;  
    		(6) be employed as a certified nurse aide only in a setting in which on-site supervision is available, as specified by the board.  
    	(b)  If the board imposes probation on a certified nurse aide for the habitual abuse of alcohol or drugs, the board will, in its discretion and as a condition of probation, require that the certified nurse aide do one or more of the following, in addition to a condition imposed under (a) of this section:  
    		(1) submit to physical and mental health examinations as the board determines necessary to evaluate the probationer's ability to competently perform the duties of a certified nurse aide;  
    		(2) as determined by the board, participate in a program of rehabilitative counseling such as  
    			(A) an impaired health care provider treatment program that provides progress reports from the treatment program when requested by the board; or  
    			(B) a 12-step program, such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous;  
    		(3) abstain from the personal use of alcohol or drugs in any form, except as lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner;  
    		(4) at the request of the board, submit physical specimens to be tested for the presence of alcohol or drugs.  
    

Authorities

08.01.075;08.68.100;08.68.331;08.68.334

Notes


Authority
AS 08.01.075 AS 08.68.100 AS 08.68.331 AS 08.68.334
History
Eff. 2/14/99, Register 149