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Current as of February 09, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Sec. 16170a. (1) The identity of an individual submitting information to the committee or the department regarding the suspected impairment of a health professional is confidential.
(2) The identity of a health professional who participates in the health professional recovery program is confidential and is not subject to disclosure under discovery or subpoena or the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246, unless the health professional fails to satisfactorily participate in and complete a treatment plan prescribed under the health professional recovery program or violates section 16170(3). 1
(3) If a health professional successfully participates in and completes a treatment plan prescribed under the health professional recovery program, as determined by the committee, the department shall destroy all records pertaining to the impairment of the health professional, including records pertaining to the health professional's participation in the treatment plan, upon the expiration of 5 years after the date of the committee's determination. This subsection does not apply to records pertaining to a violation of this article, article 7, 2or article 8 3 or a rule promulgated under this article, article 7, or article 8.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 333. Health § 333.16170a - last updated February 09, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-333-health/mi-comp-laws-333-16170a/
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