Which of the following is NOT listed as an impairment that must be reported to the Board?

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

Answer: (A)

Impairment reporting focuses on conditions that can directly affect safe practice and patient care. The Board requires reporting for issues that commonly undermine a practitioner’s ability to perform responsibly: substance use (drug or alcohol abuse) within the last five years, a mental health diagnosis, and enrollment in a Professional Health Program. These items signal potential impairment and the need for evaluation, monitoring, and remediation to protect patients.

A physical disability, by itself, is not automatically a reportable impairment under these rules. It may be managed with accommodations or medical treatment, and reporting to the Board isn’t required solely because someone has a physical disability. Reporting would come into play only if the disability results in demonstrated impairment in practice or triggers Board oversight.