Federation of State Physician Health Programs

FSPHP homepage About the FSPHP State programs Meetings Publications Contact Us	Minnesota Demographics and staff - member Program Name: Health Professionals Services Program Address: Energy Park Place, Suite 202 1380 Energy Lane St. Paul, MN 55108 Telephone:  (651) 643-2120 Fax:  (651) 643-2163 E-mail:   monica.feider@state.mn.us Web site: www.hpsp.state.mn.us Staff: Monica Feider, MSW, LICSW, Program Manager Sheryl Jones, Office Manager Marilyn Miller, MS, LICSW, Case Manager Kurt Roberts, EdD, Case Manager Tracy Erfourth, BS, Case Manager Mary Olympia, LSW, Case Manager Tracy Erfourth, BS, Case Manager Caren Miller, Case Aide Sheila Specker, MD, Medical Consultant Program structure The program is operated by: State licensing agency Do you have a formal contractual relationship with the state medical board? Yes Program services Types of disease, illness, or conditions monitored: Chemical dependency Mental health Physical illness Services provided to which populations: Physicians - MD Physicians - DO Dentists Residents Psycologists Podiatrists Nurses Physician assistants Pharmacists Veterinarians Other Funding Please indicate the primary sources of funding for your program: State licensing agency Monitoring requirements Chemical dependency Length of contract: Dependent upon illness history and current status Random urine drug screen frequency: Year 1: 2-4 times per month Year 2: 2-3 times per month Year 3: 2-3 times per month Year 4: 2-3 times per month Year 5: 2-3 times per month Note: Frequency is dependent upon illness history and current status Support (self help) group requirements: AA NA Professionally facilitated-when deemed appropriate Other: Psychotherapy-when deemed appropriate Support (self help) group frequency: Year 1: 2-5 times per week Year 2: 1-3 times per week Year 3: 1-3 times per week Year 4: 1-3 times per week Year 5: 1-3 times per week Note: Frequency is dependent upon illness history and current status. Therapy or treatment requirement: Every program participant must have a treatment provider that treats the illness(es) for which they are monitored. The type of treatment providers(s) and treatment requirements are based on the participant's illness(es). Work or practice monitor requirement: Every participant working in their licensed field must have a work site monitor. Work site monitors provide quartelry reports on the participant's professional performance. The work site monitor is supervisor or manager to whom the participant is accountable. Work restrictions or limitations are determined on an individual basis and in collaboration with the participant's treatment provider(s). Other provisions: Mental health Length of contract: Depends on illness and history Support (self help) group requirements: Reflective of treatment recommendations Support (self help) group frequency: Therapy or treatment requirement: See requirements listed under Chemical Dependency Work or practice monitor requirement: See requirements listed under Chemical Dependency Other provisions: Please describe any other monitoring services provided: HPSP monitors health professionals that suffer from substance, psychiatric and other medical disorders. Monitoring plans are designed to enhance public safety in health care and are reflective of the participant's illness and treatment needs.