Repeating inpatient treatment??

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Have any of you been told by the BON that you need to repeat inpatient treatment because you didn't complete it or because it's been so long? I sure hope not. The MS BON just sent me a certified letter after 3 1/2 years and I meet with them on Oct 8th for a settlement conference. I admitted myself to inpatient treatment on Nov 2015, however I didn't complete it- I did stay 60 of 90 days then came home due to marital issues. I did complete outpatient a few months later. Hopefully I will just have to get an assessment done and they will deem treatment as inappropriate since I have been clean so long. I know insurance will not help pay for treatment unless you still have a problem and have a positive drug /alcohol screen. I am in Mississippi. Any info is greatly appreciated!

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Specializes in Telephonic and Addictions Nursing.

Keep documentation of everything you are doing to prove you are clean. If you can get an records from the treatment centers it would be a good idea to ask for them now.

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Oh god I sure hope not. I think of all the stuff I went through in the program inpatient rehab was the absolute worst. Anyway if left to the “professional” therapists opinion then probably as they have a monetary interest in nurses being in rehab and “therapy”. I wish you well and hope this works out ok

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Wondering if I should have a lawyer at the settlement conference

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1 hour ago, mississippiRN71 said:

Wondering if I should have a lawyer at the settlement conference

Yes.

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So it really would make a difference?

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Specializes in Telephonic and Addictions Nursing.

Yes. It absolutely can make a difference. As I said on your other thread, not having a lawyer puts you at risk for a worse outcome.

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Get a lawyer

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