TnPAP - Tennessee Professional Assistance Program, Nashville, Tennessee

Eligibility Criteria

In order to protect the public from unsafe practice, TnPAP has established criteria for practitioners interested in services. You must:

Be willing to refrain from practicing until a return to practice authorization is obtained from TnPAP and
Voluntarily request, in writing, Enrollment Request Form - TnPAP.
Hold a valid license or be eligible for licensure in the state of Tennessee and
Be identified as having practice issues due to a physical, mental, or chemical dependency (prescribed or illegal drugs) impairment or
Be an individual whose employer has directed him/her to participate in TnPAP as a condition of continuation of employment or
Be an individual who recognizes that (s)he is experiencing difficulty with a physical, mental health or chemical impairment before being confronted by an employer, the police or a Tennessee Department of Health investigator or
Be an individual whose employer or whose licensure board has directed him/her to participate in TnPAP as part of disciplinary process.
Be an individual who is willing to inform any university/college that (s)he is in the process of TnPAP enrollment.

Timely completion of authorization for exchange of information (aka Release of Information) forms as instructed by TnPAP, including but may not be limited to:

Employer (current or most recent)
TN Department of Health
Evaluator

Any individual who is unable or unwilling, for any reason, to adhere to the criteria is not eligible for services.

Steps in the Enrollment Process

A healthcare provider wishing to utilize TnPAP services must agree to comply with all requests and recommendations made during the enrollment process. Steps include, but may not be limited to:

Step I	Voluntarily cease practice until a return to practice authorization is obtained from TnPAP.
Step II	Complete and submit Enrollment Request within three (3) business days.
Step III	Complete and submit the following release of information forms. TN Department of Health Employer (current or former)
Step IV	After submitting Enrollment Request, call TnPAP and speak to an intake representative who will provide you with information on scheduling an evaluation. You must use an evaluator that is approved by TnPAP.
Step V	Schedule an evaluation.
Step VI	Immediately notify TnPAP of the evaluation appointment date and time. Failure to do so may result in the file being closed.
Step VII	Complete and submit the following release of information form. Evaluator
Step VIII	Once the evaluation recommendation report is received in TnPAP, it is reviewed by the Executive Director and a letter will be prepared and mailed to you (certified) outlining the recommendations, if any.
Step IX	Follow all evaluations recommended (neuropsychological testing, medical evaluations, pain management assessment, etc.) if any.
Step X	Follow all treatment recommendations made, if any.
Step XI	Be responsible for all costs of evaluation, treatment and toxicology screening.
Step XII	Maintain weekly communication with TnPAP.

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TnPAP is a program of the Tennessee Nurses Foundation. This program is funded under an agreement with the Tennessee Department of Health.

Tennessee Professional Assistance Program
545 Mainstream Drive, Suite 414
Nashville, TN 37228-1219
info@tnpap.org
615-726-4001
FAX 615-726-4003

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