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Facts to Know About Agreed Orders & Remedial Plans Against Texas Doctors

November 04, 2019Medical License Defense Posts

A physician or other licensee of the Texas Medical Board (TMB) may be offered a Remedial Plan or an Agreed Order during the course of the TMB's enforcement process. The case against a TMB licensee for allegations of rule violations or other malfeasance would be resolved by acceptance of a Remedial Plan or Agreed Order offered by the Board. The majority of TMB complaint investigations are resolved by case dismissal or adoption of a Remedial...

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Texas Medical Board Disciplines 44 Physicians – 7 Revocations/Suspensions, 9 Orders Related to Quality of Care

November 01, 2019Posts

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) disciplined 44 physicians at its August 2019 Board Meeting. This volume of disciplinary action represents a significant decrease from its June Board Meeting when the TMB disciplined 80 physicians. In its press release, the TMB stated that the August disciplinary actions include: 9 Orders related to quality of care violations, 9 Orders related to unprofessional conduct, 5 voluntary surrenders/revocations, 2 license suspension, 3 restrictions, 3 Orders related to nontherapeutic prescribing,...

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Nurses’ Scope of Practice: A Decision-Making Model for Texas Nurses

October 31, 2019Posts

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) recognizes that nursing is a dynamic, ever-changing practice, which is why the Board does not offer a list of procedures that nurses at certain levels can or cannot perform. Whether a specific activity or procedure is within a nurse's scope of practice is dependent upon a number of variables. A nurse always has a fundamental duty to ensure safe patient care. In determining the scope of practice, nurses must...

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Texas Legislative Bills Amend Nursing Practice Act

October 30, 2019Posts

The 86th Texas Legislature passed numerous bills that affect licensure regulation in Texas. Specifically, the Legislature passed bills the amend the Texas Nursing Practice Act. Nursing Peer Review Determination House Bill 2410 relates to a request for a nursing peer review determination under the Texas Nursing Practice Act, Texas Occupations Chapter 301. As of September 1, 2019, a nurse is authorized to request a nursing peer review committee determination by orally notifying the nurse's supervisor...

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Required Human Trafficking Prevention Training for Texas Health Care Practitioners

October 29, 2019Posts

Texas health care professionals and certain employees of health care facilities are now required to take human trafficking prevention training. Pursuant to Texas House Bill 2059, a health care practitioner shall successfully complete a training course on identifying and assisting victims of human trafficking approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. HB 2059 was signed by Governor Greg Abbott on June 10, 2019, and became effective on September 1, 2019. Completion of an...

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TDLR Adopts Revised Enforcement Plan

October 28, 2019Posts

The Texas Department of Licensing and Registration (TDLR) recently adopted a revised enforcement plan. The TDLR regulates dozens of professionals and industries across Texas and has the authority to impose disciplinary action against its licensees, including penalties and fines. The new enforcement plan addresses sanctions that may be imposed. The adopted amendments were established to comply with Texas Occupations Code addressing administrative penalties. The relevant code sections read: "The commission shall by rule or by...

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Defending Your Professional License

October 01, 2019Posts

Our law firm helps professionals, like you, keep their licenses when those licenses are under attack by a state agency or board. If you have received a licensing complaint, BERTOLINO LLP can help. We represent licensed professionals across the entire State of Texas. Our honest, experienced attorneys will fight aggressively on behalf of your license and reputation. Defending Your Professional License The lawyers of BERTOLINO LLP have successfully helped clients throughout Texas in cases involving...

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Medical Board Defense Lawyer TX

September 30, 2019Posts

Doctors and surgeons must adhere to rigorous professional standards in Texas. As a highly skilled medical professional, we know you have spent years training in your field and devoted time and resources to becoming the best physician you can be. The fact is, even a single complaint against your medical license can put all that you have worked for in jeopardy. But you do not have to allow a complaint filed by a patient or...

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5 Things To Know When A Complaint is Filed Against Your Occupational License

September 27, 2019Professional License Defense Posts

It is a notice dreaded by any licensed professional: a complaint has been filed against you with your licensing board. If you are on the receiving end of such a notice from a Texas licensing board or other state agency, there are things you need to know. 5 Things To Know When A Complaint is Filed Against Your Occupational License When someone lodges allegations of misconduct against you, your license, livelihood, and reputation are on...

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How Many Agencies Has the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission Abolished?

September 26, 2019Professional License Defense Posts

Created in 1977 by the Texas Legislature, the Sunset process questions the success of and the continued need for certain agencies that carry out the responsibilities of state government. The Sunset process gives an in-depth review of the state agency to determine if the functions are still relevant, if it is successfully carrying out its mission, and in what ways the agency could operate more efficiently. The Texas Sunset Act applies to about 140 agencies...

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