Description
The Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners (KBVE) is seeking a qualified corporation, professional organization, or similar organization to assist the Board in running an impaired practitioners/wellness program. The program aims to promote early identification and provide intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation services to credential holders or applicants who may be impaired due to illness, alcohol or drug abuse, or physical or mental conditions. The selected contractor will be responsible for monitoring participants, providing intervention and prevention services, and maintaining case files. The contractor will work closely with the KBVE Wellness Committee, Grievance Committee, and Board legal counsel to ensure proper implementation and administration of policies and procedures related to the program. Key responsibilities include:
* Screening and interviewing new candidates for the program
* Providing qualified intervention and prevention services
* Recommending medical evaluation providers
* Following terms of Board Settlement Agreements
* Arranging for participants to undergo random urine and blood drug screens
* Communicating with participants' therapists or physicians
* Maintaining case files and submitting reports to the Board
* Notifying the Board of requests for monitoring from candidates screened and interviewed for the Wellness program
* Working closely with Board Committees and the Board Executive Director to assure proper implementation and administration of policies and procedures related to the program.