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I was reported for my alcohol used, I went out one night before work and came back the next day hungover. They thought I look really tired so they decided to drug screen me. I didn't think that alcohol would be tested so when I came back positive I was reported. Also my last drink before showing up to work had been about 8hrs but it will still show up in drug screen.

I started the intervention program back in 2022 with Maximus that was the vendor with the BRN at the time. I just had my last meeting with the board this week and received my completion letter Friday. I almost can't believe it is over. The last three years were tough at beginning and expensive.

Was the Peth test negative?

Well unfortunately it just depends on how much alcohol was in the two mix drinks. Honestly you might barely pass or barely fail since it's only been two weeks. In California if you fail a peth test you have to start all over with your contract and wouldn't be able to work for another year.

I'm in the intervention program but not for mental health. I been in the program for three years and I have only met one other person who was in the program for mental health. It seems like the requirements and restrictions were the same as a person who went in for diverting or alcohol. We usually do nurse support were discussed our restrictions and requirements. That person end up leaving the program early not sure why they never told us why.

In California in the intervention program every person gets a hair and blood test at the beginning of the program. Then randomly hair and blood through out the program.

I started working after 8 months in the program. I was able to start working at 6 months it was just tough to get a job with all restrictions at the beginning. I'm an ICU nurse and at the beginning I did not have narcotics access even though I never had issues with narcotics. I started working at Dialysis center and I work there for a year. I now work in the ICU again. When I was interviewing yes I told them I was in the intervention program but not why I entered. I just told them I was in recovery. It though to get job at the beginning but it's not impossible. Now the only restrictions I have is I can't be only nurse on duty, I can't precept or charge and I can't float to another unit.

I had my intake at the end of the week and I had to set up my account with fssolution right away. I had first test the second week which was urine, then blood and hair after that. So at beginning you go once a week and it can be any day including weekends and holidays. I still test 3-5 five times a month and randomly through out the year I'll get a blood test and hair test which both are more expensive than urine test. I live in big city where we do have a lot testing sites. Their is a few places that will let you test after hours you just have to give them plenty of time so once you find out your testing on the weekend you will have to notify them that you test that day. I believe other cites also have places where you can test after hours. The testing is not hard at the beginning since you won't be working but it can really expensive I think I paid 600 dollars the first month. With urine test just make sure you don't drink a lot water to cause dilution and have plenty of protein. I believe premier should have a list medication to avoid taking while in program.

The company that premier is contracted with is FSSolution and they have their own website. You will probably get an email from premier how set up your account with them. Once it's set up you check in every day at 5am, once you have account with fssolution you can call them to ask where is the nearest testing center. There is spot in their website once you have an account that you can check other testing site with your zip code.

When you do your intake they will just ask about your history with any substance and how did you end up getting report. Be honest if you have done any other drug that can show up in hair test or blood. I've heard of people who didn't say they did other drugs but showed up in the drug screen. The day of your intake you will technically be in the program but your day one won't be till you have the first negative test. Also it's three -five year program so if you do everything they ask and all negative drug screen you will be out in three years. You don't get a contract till you meet with the Board through zoom that's every three months. When you start nurse support group they will tell you about your IEC meetings. You Case manager will tell you when you meet with them through zoom. In the IEC meeting they will also ask about your substance history and how did you get reported it. The BRN that's does the IEC is very nice sometimes I have heard they ask a lot questions but I haven't experienced that. So for me I don't meet with them till April and I'll be asking to be out the program.

So when I started I was able to start working right after 6months that was 2022. I started at dialysis center. But they have become more strict now they pretty much make everyone wait a year before going back to work but no patient care. Then eventually patient care and then after that narcotic acces. Last year Maximus had made change that everyone had to do narcotic pass before exiting the program. Now it's only depending on each individual situation since it's a new vendor. In terms of meetings they use to let you do all online meetings but now participants have to attend in person everyday and once you start working it will be less in person. Plus you will have to attend weekly nurse support meeting and more than likely they will make you do therapy. I still get drug screen three - five times a month so it did not decrease. If you were report it really depends on what you did, if you decide to not do the program the attorney general can still take you to court. If it's just DUI then you really do have the option of not doing the program. The first year was the hardest because you can't work and bills pulled up but once you get into a routine it's a lot better.

So you haven't done the intake or any drug testing? Usually they do the intake and they make you sign with another vendor that does our drug screens . Your first negative urine is your day 1 of the program. They will do hair and blood test not the same week but usually in the first month. In terms of vacation usually you have to have a testing center. I never left the US while in the program but I know people who did usually stop testing for the time they were out the US. When they got back they would get drug screen right away with urine, blood and hair to make sure you were compliant. In terms of your vacation I would definitely ask as soon as you can. If you self reported they might let you start later but if you were report I think you have to start right away as the letter they send you states you have two weeks to decide. When I first started the program I had to find IOP right away and that was a couple times a week and daily AA meetings so I could t leave city for a couple of weeks. I'm in the program due alcohol abuse.

Premier just started with the intervention program in January. I been in the program for about three years and it's hard to say their plan since they just started. Last year Maximus previous vendor had made a lot changes that affected a lot participants. At this point I barely spoke with CM yesterday and I have called her several times. So far it's seems like they will have similar restrictions like Maximus. Depending on your situation you will need to do outpatient therapy or rehab they will tell you once you're interview by their therapist. Once that is established you will need to attend nurse support group, random drug screen weekly and daily either AA or Na meetings. . You will probably be out work for a year or more so be prepared for that. Every three months you're able to meet with the BRN where you can ask for less restrictions. Also when you first meet with the BRN through zoom you will have to ask to be in the program.

Well a new vendor took over, premier health group. According to the board it depends on each case. But it's not requirement unless board feels like you are a patient safety. Other than that I don't know much the new vendor just started this month. I haven't hear from my CM.

Hello I have an interview with the ICU in Sacramento. Just wondering if anyone has work for Sutter health in Sacramento while in the intervention program?