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4 Actions to Take When A Licensing Board is Investigating a Complaint Against You

September 05, 2019Professional License Defense Posts

It is a difficult day when you receive a notice that a complaint has been filed against you with your licensing board and now you are under investigation. Your career is at risk. Texas licensing boards have the authority to take a number of disciplinary actions against their licenses, including license suspension or revocation. In order to protect your license and mount the best defense against the allegations, take these 4 actions. Get proactive with...

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Can Athletic Trainers in Texas Face Penalties and Sanctions?

September 04, 2019Professional License Defense Posts

Athletic Trainers in Texas must be licensed by the Texas Department of License and Regulation (TDLR). In Fiscal Year 2018, there were 3,915 Athletic Trainers licensed in Texas. There were 17 cases opened against Athletic Trainers alleging code of ethics violations, sexual contact/behavior violations, criminal history, and other allegations. Can Athletic Trainers in Texas Face Penalties and Sanctions? Yes, a licensed athletic trainer in Texas can be subject to penalties and/or sanctions by the TDLR....

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Complaints Filed with the Texas Department of State Health Services

September 03, 2019Medical License Defense Posts

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) mission is to "improve the health, safety, and well-being of Texans through good stewardship of public resources, and a focus on core public health functions." DSHS serves as the population and public health authority for Texas by: Providing vital statistics, including birth and death records. Compiling and disseminating health data on numerous topics. Administering chronic and infectious disease prevention and laboratory testing efforts. Leading the public health...

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Will I Be Notified of Complaint Allegations Made Against Me? Texas Professional License Defense

September 02, 2019Professional License Defense Posts

You worked hard to earn your knowledge, skills, and credentials that allowed you to seek licensure in your profession. You know that even a single complaint against your license can irrevocably hard your career, livelihood, and reputation. The unfortunate truth is that no matter how diligent you are, it is always possible for allegations of misconduct to be filed against you with your licensing board. As soon as you are notified of complaint allegations made...

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How Are Complaints Against a Texas Pharmacist or Pharmacy Resolved?

September 01, 2019Posts

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) is the regulatory agency for Texas pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacies. The TSBP investigates and resolves complaints made against licensees. The TSBP received 5,931 complaints in fiscal year 2018, which was a slight decrease from FY2017 but is comparable to recent prior years. Every complaint the Board receives is reviewed and evaluated. If it is determined that the allegations, if true, would constitute a violation of the Texas...

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Assistance with Investigating Complaints – New Rule for the Texas Department of License and Regulation

August 31, 2019Professional License Defense Posts

House Bill 2452 authorizes the Texas Department of License and Regulation (TDLR) to contract with qualified individuals to provide complaint review services. This bill took effect immediately. Assistance with Investigating Complaints The House Committee Report Bill Analysis noted that the TDLR, "investigates a high volume of complaints each year and that many investigations require technical and specific program knowledge to fully understand and resolve the complaints." As such, it had been suggested that the TDLR...

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New Regulations for Texas Podiatrists, Effective September 1, 2019

August 30, 2019Posts

A number of new regulations for Texas podiatrists were passed by the 86th Texas Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott. These regulations become effective on September 1, 2019. It is critical for Texas Podiatrists to be familiar with the new rules and regulations affecting their profession. New Regulations for Texas Podiatrists The following is a brief overview of a few of the bills that have been passed into law. If you have...

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Disciplinary Action Taken Against Texas Nurses

August 29, 2019Posts

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) regulates the practice of nursing in Texas. The BON is responsible for ensuring that each person holding a license as a nurse in Texas is competent to practice safely. Under the Texas Nursing Practice Act, the BON is authorized to take disciplinary action against a nurse. Tex. Occ. Code §301.453. If after an investigation the Board determines that a nurse or nurse-applicant has violated a law or rule, then...

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Conflict Resolution Between a Patient and Registered Nurse in Texas

August 28, 2019Medical License Defense Posts

The practice of nursing requires specialized judgment and skill and providing care to patients requires a certain level of trust between the nurse and patient. Delegation is an essential nursing skill that Registered Nurses (RNs) use to maximize the nursing care that clients receive. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a disagreement to arise between a patient and an RN as to what tasks can and should be properly delegated by the RN to unlicensed...

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Texas Medical Board Disciplines 80 Physicians -17 Orders Related to Quality of Care, 11 Orders Related to Unprofessional Conduct

August 27, 2019Posts

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) disciplined 80 physicians at its June 2019 Board Meeting. This represents a significant increase in disciplinary action from the Board's March 2019 Board Meeting when 36 physicians were disciplined. In its press release, the TMB stated that the March disciplinary actions include: 17 Orders related to quality of care violations, 11 Orders related to unprofessional conduct, 3 license revocation, 14 voluntary surrenders/revocations, 1 license suspension, 4 Order related to nontherapeutic...

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