4 CCR 727-1.17 - CONFIDENTIAL AGREEMENTS TO LIMIT PRACTICE FOR PHYSICAL ILLNESS, PHYSICAL CONDITION, OR BEHAVIORAL OR MENTAL HEALTH DISORDER

This Rule is promulgated pursuant to sections 12-20-204, 12-30-108, 12-315-124, 12-315-125, and 12-315-208, C.R.S.

A. These requirements apply to a veterinarian or veterinary technician who holds an active license or registration issued by the Board, including a veterinarian issued an academic license.

B. No later than thirty days from the date a physical illness, physical condition, or behavioral or mental health disorder impacts a licensee's ability to practice with reasonable skill and safety, the licensee shall provide the Board, in writing, the following information:

1. The diagnosis and a description of the illness, condition, or disorder;

2. The date the illness, condition, or disorder was first diagnosed;

3. The name of the current treatment provider and documentation from the current treatment provider confirming the diagnosis, date of onset, and treatment plan;

4. A description of the licensee's or registrant's practice and any modifications, limitations or restrictions to that practice that have been made as a result of the illness, condition, or disorder;

5. Whether the licensee or registrant has been evaluated by, or is currently receiving services from the Board's authorized Peer Health Assistance Program related to the illness, condition, or disorder, and, if so, the date of initial contact and whether services are ongoing.

C. Compliance with this Rule is a prerequisite for eligibility to enter into a Confidential Agreement with the Board pursuant to sections 12-315-125 and 12-30-108, C.R.S. However, mere compliance with this Rule does not require the Board to negotiate regarding, or enter into, a Confidential Agreement. Rather, the Board will evaluate all facts and circumstances to determine if a Confidential Agreement is appropriate.

D. If the Board discovers that a licensee has a physical illness, physical condition, or behavioral or mental health disorder that impacts the licensee's or registrant's ability to practice with reasonable skill and safety and the licensee has not notified the Board as required under these Rules of such illness, condition, or disorder, the licensee shall not be eligible for a Confidential Agreement and may be subject to disciplinary action for failure to notify under section 12-315-112, 12-315-207, C.R.S.

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4 CCR 727-1.17

Colorado Register, Vol 37, No. 14. July 25, 2014, effective 8/14/2014 42 CR 21, November 10, 2019, effective 11/30/2019 43 CR 18, September 25, 2020, effective 10/15/2020 43 CR 22, November 25, 2020, effective 12/15/2020 44 CR 06, March 25, 2021, effective 4/14/2021 44 CR 21, November 10, 2021, effective 11/30/2021 45 CR 22, November 25, 2022, effective 12/15/2022 46 CR 06, March 25, 2023, effective 4/14/2023