Terri Vidals
Terri Vidals
Recovery Program for Licensed Healthcare Professionals in California
Recovery Program for Licensed Healthcare Professionals in California
Recovery Program for Licensed Healthcare Professionals in California
Tuesday 25th April 2023
Discover California's recovery programs for healthcare workers with Terri Vidals. Learn about the supportive Maximus program and stricter disciplinary routes.
20 minutes
Informative
Supportive
Empowering
Hopeful
Inspiring
About this podcast
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
Episodes:
113 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Understanding California's Recovery Programs for Healthcare Workers
Episode Overview
- The Maximus program in California works with licensed healthcare professionals, except physicians, suffering from substance use disorders or mental illness.
- Participants must meet admission criteria, including voluntary admission into the program.
- Maximus provides ongoing support, case management, and worksite monitoring, collaborating with the licensing board.
- The disciplinary route, unlike Maximus, has stricter regulations, costs, and consequences for relapse.
- Understanding recovery program options is crucial for supporting vulnerable healthcare professionals.
I think when we confront a healthcare professional that we suspect of diversion, we owe it to them to really tell them what their options are and what's available.
Imagine being a healthcare professional in California, grappling with substance use or mental health issues. This episode of 'Drug Diversion Insights with Terri Vidals' dives deep into the recovery programs designed to help these professionals get back on their feet. Host Terri Vidals, with her extensive experience in pharmacy and drug diversion prevention, breaks down the Maximus program—a lifeline for licensed healthcare workers, excluding physicians.
This program offers ongoing support, case management, and worksite monitoring, providing a structured path to recovery. But it's not the only option out there. Terri also contrasts this with the more punitive disciplinary route, which comes with stricter regulations, higher costs, and harsher consequences for relapse. By understanding these different paths, healthcare professionals and those who support them can make more informed decisions about their recovery journey.
Whether you're in the medical field or just curious about how these systems work, this episode offers a clear and compassionate look at the resources available in California. Tune in to gain valuable insights that could make a real difference in someone's life.