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Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Program in Texas

June 07, 2018Posts

The Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Program in Texas is regulated by the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). The program was transferred from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to HHSC as of September 1, 2017 pursuant to Texas Senate Bill 200. LCDC Licensure Addiction counselors, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors (LCDCs), are licensed by the Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Program. An individual can earn their LCDC credential by completing specified requirements, including educational...

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Formal Complaint Letter from the Texas Board of Nursing

June 06, 2018Posts

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) receives complaints against Texas nurses from patients, employers, other nurses, state and federal agencies, and other sources. The BON may also open their own investigation in certain circumstances. If you receive a formal complaint letter from the BON it means that you are being investigated based on a complaint lodged against you. That letter serves as notice of the investigation and allegations against you. As soon as you receive...

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The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Streamlines Rules

June 05, 2018Posts

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licenses and regulates dozens of programs for Texas professionals. The Texas Legislature transfers programs to the TDLR with the intention to consolidate regulation of certain industries and offer efficient and streamlined governance of TDLR regulated programs. The TDLR Office of Strategic Communication recently released a report outlining the streamlining of rules for 13 programs transferred from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to the TDLR under...

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What is Professional License Defense?

June 04, 2018Posts

Professional license defense is the legal defense of a licensee in disciplinary and licensure matters. A professional license defense attorney defends and advocates for the rights of a professional licensee when their license is being threatened with revocation, suspension, or other disciplinary action due to an allegation of misconduct. Which professionals may need a license defense attorney? Any individual who holds a professional, medical, or vocational license from a state licensing board, regulatory agency, or...

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Enforcement Actions Against Child Care Operations, Texas Child Care Licensing (CCL)

May 31, 2018Posts

Child care operations in Texas are regulated by Child Care Licensing (CCL) and are part of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), run by Texas Health and Human Services. The CCL is responsible for regulating all child care operations and child placing agencies in Texas, and for the permitting and monitoring of operations and agencies for compliance with state licensing standards, rules, and laws. The CCL investigates complaints alleging violations of minimum...

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What Texas Doctors, Nurses, and Pharmacists Should Know About the Texas Prescription Monitoring Program

May 30, 2018Posts

The Texas Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) was created to be a cost-effective tool to help control misuse of controlled substances, to preventing drug diversion, and to generate and disseminate information regarding prescription trends. Violations of the PMP are serious and could put a medical license at risk. If you are a doctor, nurse, or pharmacists licensed in Texas, it is critical that you adhere to the rules and regulations of the PMP. What Texas Doctors,...

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The Power of Licensing Boards

May 29, 2018Posts

Licensing boards in Texas have vast power in the regulation and enforcement against those they license. Each licensing board is created by statute and given certain enumerated powers. Often the powers granted to these agencies is broad, which leaves room for inconsistencies across complaint resolutions and unpredictability in imposed sanctions. The specific powers of Texas licensing boards can be found in the Texas Administrative Code and the statutes that create the board. Every licensing board...

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How Are Complaints Against EMS Personnel Investigated?

May 25, 2018Professional License Defense Posts

Anyone can file a complaint against EMS workers―and complainants can even remain anonymous. After you have dedicated your life's work to helping people in urgent need of medical attention, even a single complaint could derail your career. If you have been notified of a complaint against your EMS license or certificate, we urge you to contact an EMT and paramedic license defense attorney to protect your career. EMS Compliance Group Complaints against EMS workers are...

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Texas Nurses: What Conduct Could Be A Violation of the Nursing Practice Act?

May 24, 2018Posts

When a nurse is found to have violated the Texas Nursing Practice Act the consequences can be severe. The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) investigates and adjudicates complaints against nurses. By law, the BON can take disciplinary action against nurses, including license suspension or revocation. Conduct That May Be Grounds for Discipline Conduct that could constitute violations of the Nursing Practice Act may include behaviors that likely expose a patient or other person unnecessarily to...

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Professional License Defense Attorney ― Skilled, Aggressive, Knowledgeable

May 22, 2018Posts

You worked hard to earn your professional license and build your reputation. A single complaint filed against you with your licensing board can put your license, reputation, and career in jeopardy. If you are facing allegations of misconduct, you need a skilled, aggressive, and knowledgeable professional license defense attorney. The professional license defense attorneys of BERTOLINO LLP can: Build a strong defense to help you keep your license when it is under attack by a...

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