Supportive Pathway for Re-Entry
Health workers, who may have been unable to practice because of a health condition, must be offered a transparent, structured, and reasonable re-entry process that balances health workers’ needs while maintaining patient safety. PHPs, healthcare regulators, insurers, employers, and credentialing bodies all must have a role and collaborate in this re-entry process.
Health workers’ treatment and care during their pathway for re-entry should be affordable or financial assistance and support should be made available. Learn from peer-reviewed research on financial barriers health workers experience:
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Stories from Health Workers Supported by PHPs
Hear from healthcare professionals about their first-hand experiences throughout their treatment and return to practice.
These anonymous perspectives from health workers highlight how a supportive pathway for re-entry is possible while ensuring safe, quality patient care.
The PHP has saved my life and has given me back my professional career. It was a terrifying moment, but without the PHP, I am not sure I would have survived that day. The director of the PHP has advocated for me from that day forward, every step of the way.
Physician
I still remember my first interaction with the PHP. Kind voices over the phone asked me how I was holding up and if I felt safe. They were honest and sincere. We met the next day, and they explained their role, how they can help, and offered a path forward without unrealistic promises.
Resident
At first I felt reluctant to attend my evaluation; I was scared, worried and afraid of being judged. From the moment I arrived, I was treated with the utmost respect, care and understanding. The PHP staff were gracious and listened to me without criticism.
Physician
