The
Tennessee Professional Assistance Program (TnPAP) is a non-profit
program of the Tennessee Nurses Foundation and is funded by grants
from the Tennessee Department of Health. Currently, the program serves
the licensees of the Board of Nursing, Medical Laboratory Board, Respiratory
Therapy Board, Board of Occupational and Physical Therapy, Emergency
Medical Services, and Committee for Physician Assistants. These boards
and committees allow the TnPAP to provide a non-disciplinary option
for their licensees whose practice may be impaired by substance abuse,
or a related psychological condition. The expectation is that with
appropriate treatment and follow-up, the professional will be able
to resume practice with reasonable skill and safety. The program is
confidential and staffed with professionals to provide advocacy, referral,
and monitoring services to these licensees.
This project is funded under an agreement with the Tennessee Department
of Health.
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Tennessee Professional Assistance Program (TnPAP) 
