California Public Protection
& Physician Health

CPPPH activities are for the wellbeing committees and all who address alcohol/drug use and addiction, mental health, cognitive functioning, aging, and behavioral issues.

CPPPH is dedicated to enhancing patient safety by supporting those who identify, refer, treat, and monitor physicians with potentially impairing conditions.

Best Practices for Wellbeing Committees 2025

2025 Update - Navigating the Challenges

The 2025 series provides updated content with case examples to show the practical application of the principles.

Six 90min Videoconference Sessions every other Thursday (12:15pm - 1:45pm) from June 26 - September 4, 2025

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Guidelines

CPPPH guidelines about policies and procedures are designed to assist medical staffs and all who are responsible for a provider's heath and ability to practice safely.

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CPPPH programs are for medical staff wellbeing committees and all who address alcohol/drug use and addiction, mental health issues, cognitive function, aging and behavioral issues. Some are programs designed and conducted for only one particular organization.

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Newsletters

CPPPH newsletters, three times per year, provide information and links to further reading for all involved in physician health activities.

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PHP for California

CPPPH provides current information about the efforts to get a statewide Physician Health Program for California

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Related Organizations

Federation of State Physician Health Programs

The Federation of State Physician Health Programs website provides core documents and information from the Physician Health Programs that function in all but 3 of the 50 states in the US. California is one of the states without a statewide PHP.

CMA Physicians' and Dentists' Confidential Line

The Physicians' and Dentists' Confidential Assistance Line is a 24-hour phone service providing completely confidential doctor-to-doctor assistance for physicians experiencing substance use or mental health issues.

Western Doctors in Recovery

Western Doctors in Recovery, like the International Doctors in Alcoholics Anonymous (IDAA) is dedicated to providing a vibrant forum for information, clone watch education and encouragement for doctorate level health care professionals and their families to support one another in their recovery from alcohol, drugs and other addictions.

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