What is a Diversion Evaluation Committee?
Pursuant to statute, the BRN has the authority to establish Diversion Evaluation Committees (DECs). Each committee is composed of three registered nurses, one physician and one public member who are all appointed by the Board for their expertise in chemical dependency and/or mental illness. There are currently 13 DECs throughout the state. The DECs are responsible for determining which applicants will be admitted to the program, establishing rehabilitation contracts for participants, monitoring participants’ compliance and determining when participants will be successfully completed or terminated unsuccessfully from the program. DEC decisions are final.
