Each VDAP Monitoring Agreement is somewhat different, based on each nurse’s particular circumstances.
Monitoring requirements for nurses with Mental Illness or Physical Illness Agreements are determined on an individual basis.
The usual monitoring requirements for Substance Use Disorder Agreements are as follows:
- Abstain from all unauthorized use of alcohol and drugs for the duration of the Agreement.
- Period of time for monitoring is 5 years (60 months) for most nurses, with options to complete after 3 years (36 months).
- Monitoring fee is due EITHER 30 days from completion of treatment OR 30 days from signing Agreement, whichever is the later date.
- Continuing Care/Aftercare meetings once a week for minimum of 12 months.
- Individual counseling, if recommended by the treatment provider.
- Attendance at a minimum of three (3) abstinence-oriented support meetings each week.
- Completion of any other recommendations made upon discharge from treatment.
- Work in nursing practice a minimum of 24 months, an average of 96 hours per month.
- Most nurses have restricted access to controlled substances medications for a MINIMUM of 6 months of nursing employment. The controlled substances restriction must be lifted a minimum of 6 months’ employment before the nurse is allowed to complete VDAP.
- Random drug screens for the duration of the Agreement.
- Prescription Verifications for ALL medications for the duration of the Agreement.
Submit all required reports to the Board.