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What evaluators must know for Utah’s Professionals Health Program: forensic evaluations, testing and fees
Summary
The UPHP training outlined evaluator qualifications, the forensic (non‑therapeutic) nature of evaluations, required baseline testing (hair, PEth, urine), data‑reporting timelines and typical cost ranges for multi‑day and single‑provider assessments.
Kelly Jacobson, UPHP program manager, told attendees the comprehensive clinical evaluation required by UPHP is forensic in nature, independent, diagnostically rigorous and must include collateral information and an assessment of safety to practice.
"By rule, that's the definition," Jacobson said, describing the evaluation as an independent, forensic assessment that informs eligibility and monitoring needs.
Jacobson reviewed operational expectations for approved evaluators: disclose the full cost of the evaluation upfront; be able to schedule and perform evaluations in a timely manner (ideally within seven days or else refer or decline); provide preliminary diagnostic feedback within 24 hours of meeting the participant; and aim to deliver the full…
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