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Organization information as of 11/2012:
MAXIMUS Diversion Program
www.maximus.com
800-522-9198
FAX
916-669-3660
Mailing address is:
PO Box 989012, West Sacramento, CA
95798-9012
Pharmacists
Recovery Network Contact Person:
Virginia (Ginny) Matthews RN,BSN,MBA
MAXIMUS
Project Manager
E-mail - VirginiaLMatthews@maximus.com
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MAXIMUS is a contractor with the Dept of Consumer Affairs, and the California State Board of Pharmacy. MAXIMUS administers and coordinates the diversion program for pharmacists who have drug, alcohol or mental health issues that impact their ability to safely practice. The Diversion Program accepts clients who self refer and clients who are referred by the Board. A majority of the cost is paid for by the Board.
Joan E Coyne, Pharm.D. writes: “Pharmacists and interns can enter the program on their own with complete anonymity. The Board will in some cases refer pharmacists "In Lieu Of" disciplinary action and some pharmacists are mandated into the program secondary to administrative action when they are put on probation.”
There are 80+ Pharmacists in the Pharmacist Recovery Program, and that rate remains consistent.