What are some impairments that need to be reported to the Board?

• A. Drug/alcohol abuse within the last 5 years
• B. Mental health diagnosis
• C. PHP enrollment
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Impairments that could affect safe patient care must be reported to the Board. Substance abuse or dependence—drug or alcohol problems within the recent past—can impair judgment and performance. A mental health diagnosis that may affect concentration, decision-making, or steadiness can also impact safe practice and requires oversight. Enrollment in a Professional Health Program signals the licensee is receiving monitoring or treatment for impairment, and this status is relevant to the Board’s duty to protect patients and ensure safe practice. Because each of these conditions can raise concerns about safety, all of them need to be reported.