OCTOBER 16, 2000 - The Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services (CIS) has summarily suspended the registered nurse license of Kathleen Mary Lamb, R.N. following allegations of substance abuse. The CIS Bureau of Health Services orders a summary suspension when it believes the public’s health, safety and welfare warrant emergency action.

In April 1998, Lamb contacted the Health Professional Recovery Program (HPRP) to inquire about program participation. The HPRP is a non-disciplinary monitoring program that supports recovery from substance abuse, chemical addiction and mental illness. Enacted legislatively in 1994, the HPRP encourages health professionals to address their problems before their impairment harms a patient or damages their careers.

Although Lamb initially agreed to the requests of the program, she was not successful at following the recommended treatment. The HPRP closed her file and returned it to the Department, which summarily suspended her nursing license. An administrative hearing will be scheduled to address the status of Lamb’s suspended nursing license.

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