Terri Vidals

Drug Diversion Insights with Terri Vidals

Terri Vidals

  • How Recovery Monitoring Agreements Shape Second Chances

How Recovery Monitoring Agreements Shape Second Chances

Tuesday 30th January 2024

Legal expert Laura Iosue and host Terri Vidals explore the complexities of Recovery Monitoring Agreements in healthcare. Discover their impact on practitioners.
29 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Insightful
Supportive
Balanced

About this podcast

Drug Diversion Insights with Terri Vidals
Author:
Terri Vidals
Overview:
Categories:
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery Reimagined
Links:
Visit site
Rounded Button Dark
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!

Recovery Monitoring Agreements: A Double-Edged Sword in Healthcare

Episode Overview

  • Explore the complexities of Recovery Monitoring Agreements (RMAs) in healthcare
  • Understand the balance between public safety and practitioner support in monitoring agreements
  • Learn about the importance of thorough assessments in determining the necessity of RMAs
  • Discover the challenges practitioners may face in complying with monitoring requirements
  • Gain insights into legal considerations and the impact of RMAs on practitioner well-being
I'm a huge proponent of recovery monitoring agreement for people with severe substance use disorder. It holds them accountable. It keeps everybody safe, right? The goal is to protect the public and the practitioner from unfounded grievances.
Ever thought about how Recovery Monitoring Agreements (RMAs) impact healthcare professionals? In this episode of 'Drug Diversion Insights', host Terri Vidals teams up with legal heavyweight Laura Iosue to dissect the ins and outs of RMAs. They dive into the nitty-gritty, discussing when these agreements serve as lifelines and when they might become stumbling blocks. Laura brings her extensive legal experience to the table, highlighting specific scenarios where caution is crucial.
She also emphasizes the importance of thorough assessments and the potential pitfalls of adhering to these monitoring agreements. The conversation is a deep dive into balancing public safety with the well-being of healthcare practitioners. Whether you're a healthcare worker, a legal professional, or someone interested in the intersection of law and healthcare, this episode offers valuable insights into the complexities of RMAs.
Tune in to understand how these agreements can shape second chances and what it takes to navigate them successfully.