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Board reports fewer probationers and vendor switch to Premier for substance-abuse program
Summary
Probation monitor reported probationers decreased from 66 to 61 in Q3; the board transitioned its substance-abuse rehabilitation vendor from Maximus to Premier on Jan. 1 and staff said the change is operating smoothly after initial delays.
The board—s probation monitoring update on June 26 showed a modest decline in licensees on probation and described a contractor transition for the substance-abuse rehabilitation program.
Probation monitor Moni Martin told the board that licensees on probation dropped from 66 to 61 during the quarter; 46 licensees were in-state and actively working, six were out-of-state and tolling, and 10 in-state probationers were tolling due to unemployment or underemployment. Two licensees were placed on probation in the quarter, six completed probation, zero were revoked and one stipulated to surrender a license.
Martin said nine of the 46 in-state active probationers (about 20%) were enrolled in the board—s substance-abuse rehabilitation program. The board—s contract with Maximus ended and Premier became the program contractor on Jan. 1. Martin acknowledged a rocky transition as the new vendor adjusted staffing and processes but said most participants have reported a smooth experience since the change. There were five instances of probation noncompliance in the quarter, mostly for missed interviews or late paperwork.
Martin also said she prepares reports for petitions for early termination of probation, including interviews with petitioners and letters of recommendation provided by other physical therapists; one such petition was received during the quarter. The probation monitoring report required no further board action.
