Order of the Security Service of Ukraine No. 508 dated 22.10.2024 establishes a new procedure for conducting psychiatric examinations of Security Service of Ukraine employees. The document defines the procedure for conducting preliminary, periodic, and extraordinary psychiatric examinations of military personnel, civil servants, and SBU employees. <\/p>\n
Structurally, the order consists of the main text and 5 annexes. The main text contains general provisions, the procedure for organizing examinations, and requirements for medical documentation. The annexes define the list of employee categories subject to examinations, the forms of necessary documents, and criteria for risk group classification.<\/p>\n
Key provisions of the order:
\n\u2022 Established clear timeframes for periodic examinations for different employee categories (from 1 time per year to 1 time per 5 years)
\n\u2022 Defined the procedure for conducting extraordinary examinations when there are suspicions regarding an employee’s mental state
\n\u2022 Introduced mandatory laboratory testing for psychoactive substances
\n\u2022 Established the procedure for documenting examination results and storing medical documentation
\n\u2022 Defined criteria for classifying employees in the mental disorder risk group<\/p>\n