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Texas Midwives Educational Summit

February 07, 2019Posts

The first Midwives Educational Summit was held on January 7, 2019. The Summit was sponsored by the Association of Texas Midwives (ATM) and hosted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Midwifery in Texas The practice of midwifery in Texas is regulated by the TDLR. The TDLR's Midwives program regulates licensed midwives and approved midwifery education courses. The Texas Midwifery Act defines midwifery as the practice of providing the necessary supervision, care, and...

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Clarifications Regarding Opioid Prescribing for Texas Doctors

February 06, 2019Professional License Defense Posts

Experts say our nation is entrenched in an opioid epidemic. Law enforcement agencies, the Texas legislature, and the Texas Medical Board (TMB) are heavily focused on addressing the epidemic. Last year the TMB implemented new rules regarding pain management clinics and utilization of opioid antagonists. The TMB enforces its stringent regulations on medical professionals who prescribe opioids to their patients. Clarifications Regarding Opioid Prescribing for Texas Doctors Changing regulations, strict prescribing guidelines, and heightened scrutiny...

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Texas Board of Nursing Responsibilities and Services

February 05, 2019Posts

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) is the regulatory agency for the practice of nursing in Texas. BON was created and given authority by state statute. The mission of BON is "to protect and promote the welfare of the people of Texas by ensuring that each person holding a license as a nurse in the State of Texas is competent to practice safely." Texas Board of Nursing Responsibilities and Services BON is responsible for regulating...

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TPAPN Program Overview: Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses

February 04, 2019Posts

The Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN) is a voluntary program for RNs and LVN's who have concerns related to substance use or mental health. The philosophy behind the program is substance abuse and psychiatric disorders are treatable medical diagnoses and that recovery is possible with the proper treatment and education. If you suspect you have a problem, we encourage you to reach out to TPAPN here. TPAPN Program Overview TPAPN is an approved...

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Professional License Defense for Texas Physicians, Nurses, and Other Healthcare Providers

January 28, 2019Posts

Our professional defense attorneys represent Texas physicians, nurses, psychologists, pharmacists, dentists, chiropractors, and other licensed healthcare providers facing a complaint by a state licensing board or regulatory agency. BERTOLINO LLP proudly represents professionals all over Texas in connection with the following: Cases involving licensure issues, such as being denied a professional license or denied license renewal. Allegations of wrongdoing, misconduct, violation of board rule, or other malfeasance. Complaints filed against a licensee. Investigations conducted by...

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How Sunset Works in Texas – The Sunset Advisory Commission

January 25, 2019Posts

Roughly 20 to 30 Texas State agencies go through the Sunset process each legislative process. What does this mean and how does the Sunset process work? In 1977 the Texas Legislature "created the Sunset process to question the need for and success of agencies carrying out the responsibilities of state government." The Sunset process reviews state agencies and programs to determine if their functions are still relevant, if they are successfully carrying out their mission,...

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Optometric Glaucoma Specialists Required to Use Prescription Monitoring Program

January 24, 2019Posts

Optometric Glaucoma Specialists licensed in Texas will be required to access the Prescription Monitoring Program database when prescribing controlled substances, beginning on September 1, 2019. The Texas Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) collects prescription data on all Schedule II through V controlled substances dispensed by a pharmacy in Texas and to a Texas resident from a pharmacy located in another state. Even though the new requirements are not effective until later this year, the Texas Optometry...

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Unpaid Debts & Professional Licensing Issues in Texas

January 23, 2019Posts

In Texas falling behind on payments for certain debts can cause issues with obtaining or maintaining your professional license. Texas law allows for licensing organizations to deny issuing or renewing your professional license if you fall behind on student loan payments. Failure to pay child support payments can lead to suspension or non-renewal of your professional license and even your Texas driver's license. Texas doctors, nurses, attorneys, CPA's, teachers, and many other professionals are at...

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Enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact Disciplinary Action, Texas Board of Nursing

January 22, 2019Posts

The enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC), effective in Texas since January 2018, grants nurses the privilege to practice nursing in Texas and other eNLC states. The eNLC repealed and replaced the previous Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). This new multistate license allows registered nurses (RNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) to practice face-to-face with patients and via telemedicine, electronically or telephonically. The eNLC's allows nurses to have mobility across state borders, empowering them to increase access...

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Recent Hallmark Achievements for BERTOLINO LLP Clients

January 21, 2019Posts

BERTOLINO LLP has successfully helped clients resolve a wide range of complicated legal matters involving professional license defense, medical license defense, and vocational license defense. Our attorneys know how to build a strong case to protect your license – and your livelihood. Recent Hallmark Achievements for BERTOLINO LLP Clients If you are facing a professional licensing issue in Texas, our firm is prepared to help you. We believe our results speak for themselves. Texas Real...

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