CT requires mandatory reporting if a provider is unable to practice with reasonable skill or safety. This mandate can be fulfilled by filing a petition with which department and by referring to which confidential assistance program?

• A. CARES Program
• B. HAVEN Program
• C. Wellness and Recovery Program
• D. Support Haven Program

Answer: (B)

When a provider can’t practice with reasonable skill or safety, the process relies on regulatory action paired with supportive help. A petition is filed with the Department of Public Health, which oversees professional regulation and can arrange appropriate oversight to protect patients. At the same time, referring the individual to the HAVEN Program gives confidential assistance to address impairments, such as substance use or mental health concerns, with treatment and monitoring designed to support the clinician while maintaining patient safety. The other program names listed aren’t the formal confidential assistance option used in this context, so HAVEN is the correct match.