Federation of State Physician Health Programs

FSPHP Homepage About the FSPHP State Programs Meetings Publications Contact Us	Louisiana Demographics and staff - member Program Name: Physicians Health Foundation of Louisiana Address: 4303 Bluebonnet Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Telephone:  (225) 291-5000 and (888) 743-5747 Fax:  (225) 291-5400 E-mail:   jalleman@phfl.org mkudla@phfl.org lbordelon@phfl.org lcoffey@phfl.org emiddleton@phfl.org Web site: Staff: Michael L. Kudla, MD, Medical Director Julie M. Alleman, M.Ed., Administrative Director LeeAnn Coffey, RHSW, Case Manager Ed Middleton, MA, Case Manager Lucile T. Bordelon, Office Assistant Program structure The program is operated by: other Do you have a formal contractual relationship with the state medical board? Yes We have a Professional Services Contract with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, which acknowledges the PHFL PHP and defines the parameters within which we operate. Program services Types of disease, illness, or conditions monitored: Chemical dependency Mental health Behavioral health problems Sexual misconduct and/or boundary violations Physical illness Services provided to which populations: Physicians - MD Physicians - DO Residents Funding Please indicate the primary sources of funding for your program: State licensing agency Malpractice insurance companies Hospital and private contributions Monitoring requirements Chemical dependency Length of contract: 5 years Random urine drug screen frequency: Year 1: (Month 1-6): Avg 1 time per week Year 1: (Month 7-12): Avg every other week Year 2: Avg every other week Year 3: Avg every three weeks Year 4: Avg every other week Year 5: Avg every other week Support (self help) group requirements: AA* NA* Caduceus - Weekly Professionally facilitated: weekly for the first two years of contract *2-3 times per week, 1st two years of contract, weekly thereafter Support (self help) group frequency: To completion: 3 times per week Note: Please see support group requirement Therapy or treatment requirement: Individual/group if recommended; frequency and duration determined by treating professional Work or practice monitor requirement: If ordered by the state board of medical examiners or recommended by treatment facility. Other provisions: Must obtain five hours of CME annually, specifically related to chemical dependency Must meet with local Physicians' Health Committee member monthly/quarterly DEA/State Narcotic restriction if ordered by state board of medical examiners Mental health Length of contract: 5 years Support (self help) group requirements: as recommended, please see support group requirement Support (self help) group frequency: please see support group requirement Therapy or treatment requirement: Individual/group if recommended; frequency and duration determined by treating professional. Medical management if recommended. Work or practice monitor requirement: If ordered by the state board of medical examiners or recommended by treatment facility. Other provisions: Must obtain five hours of CME annually, specifically related to chemical dependency Must meet with local Physicians' Health Committee member monthly/quarterly Monthly blood levels for Lithium and Depakote if indicated. Please describe any other monitoring services provided: Monitoring of Disruptive Behavior, Sexual Misconduct/Boundary Violations and/or Physical Limitation impairments are monitored according to an individualized monitoring plan, which may include requirements as those listed for Chemical Dependency and Psychiatric Illness, in addition to Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Anger Management, Sensitivity Training, Boundary Courses, Prescribing Courses, and Marital/Couples therapy, depending on impairment type