The Virginia Health Practitioners’ Monitoring Program (HPMP) is an alternative to disciplinary action for qualified healthcare practitioners with a substance use diagnosis, a mental health or physical diagnosis, that may alter their ability to practice their profession safely. HPMP is a recovery monitoring program - HPMP refers healthcare professionals for appropriate treatment and provides ongoing monitoring of treatment progress.
Participation in the program is voluntary. Disciplinary action may be avoided and, in the absence of criminal behavioral or Board action, public records may not be generated.
HPMP services are available to anyone who holds a current, active license, certification or registration by a health regulatory board in Virginia or a multi-state licensure privilege OR is an applicant for initial or reinstatement of licensure, certification, or registration for up to one year from the date of receipt of their application.
The goal for each participant is to assist and support the recovery process, including achieving and maintaining optimal physical, mental, and emotional health. The HPMP team has the expertise to help practitioners skillfully navigate their return to safe and productive clinical practice.
The Department of Health Professions (DHP) contracts with Virginia Commonwealth University Health System (VCUHS), Department of Psychiatry to provide monitoring and clinical services including:
If you have been referred to HPMP and would like to get started, or have questions, contact the Virginia HPMP toll-free at 1-866-206-4747 or email vahpmp@vcuhealth.org.
