Terry's specialized practice with physicians grew as word of his competence and understanding of their needs became known. Common concerns of addicted health professionals are the potential loss of their license, practice restrictions, and easy availability to drugs. Because of the potential for patient harm, all areas of recovery need to be addressed. The Program Committee, consisting of one person appointed by each participating board, provides guidance on the general operation of the program, sets the budget, and ensures that the program's direction is in accord with its authority. The Committee meets bimonthly on the first Tuesday of the month.
All meetings are public.
Appointments to the Program Committee are annual. Executive Directors of the participating boards are contacted in November each year and asked to submit appointments by January 15. The current Chair of the Committee is Susan Hennessy of the Minnesota Board of Nursing. In addition to individual counseling, Terry has established two therapy groups especially for chemically dependent health care professionals. The groups offer an opportunity to share unique concerns on a regular basis with a trained facilitator.