HRS §334D-1
Nurse diversion program: purpose
This law creates a voluntary program for nurses with drug or alcohol problems as an alternative to discipline. The Board of Nursing oversees it. The goal is to protect public health and safety while helping nurses get help.
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The statute, as written — Findings and purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to establish a diversion program for nurses with chemical dependency problems and to place the program under the oversight of the board of nursing. The intent of the diversion program established by this chapter is to develop a voluntary alternative to traditional disciplinary actions that provides adequate protections for the public health, safety, and welfare.
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