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Required human trafficking prevention training for texas health care practitioners

October 29, 2019Posts

Required Human Trafficking Prevention Training for Texas Health Care Practitioners

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

TDLR Adopts Revised Enforcement Plan

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

Defending Your Professional License

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

Medical Board Defense Lawyer TX

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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Texas dental board new rules on nitrous oxide administration by dental assistants

September 25, 2019Posts

Texas Dental Board New Rules on Nitrous Oxide Administration by Dental Assistants

The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) has jurisdiction over licensed dentists, dental hygienist, registered dental assistants, and dental laboratories in the State of Texas. It establishes standards for the practice of dentistry in Texas and enforces the Dental Practice Act and other statutes relating to the practice of dentistry. Nitrous Oxide Administered Dental Assistants Effective September 1, 2019, dental assistants wishing to obtain Nitrous Oxide Monitoring registration must: Pay an application fee. Provide...

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Texas physician health program txphp participant compliance

September 24, 2019Posts

Texas Physician Health Program (TXPHP) Participant Compliance

The Texas Physician Health Program (TXPHP) is an independent program that serves TMB applicants and licensees affected by substance use disorders, physical illness and impairment, or psychiatric conditions. It functions in cooperation with existing entities within the Texas Medical Association, the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association, the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants, and the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners. The program's mission is to protect the health of Texans and to promote medical excellence by...

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Complaints against law enforcement officers the texas commission on law enforcement cannot investigate

September 23, 2019Posts

Complaints Against Law Enforcement Officers the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Cannot Investigate

The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE or the Commission) regulates law enforcement personnel, police officers, corrections officers, and public security officers in Texas. TCOLE issues licenses to applicants who meet the statutory standards and investigates certain complaints made against Texas law enforcement officers. The Commission has the authority to investigate complaints against law enforcement officers for: Jurisdictional complaints resolved: 6,487 An alleged violation of a law or rule relates to licensing, certification or appointment;...

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Enforcement division of the texas state board of pharmacy

September 20, 2019Posts

Enforcement Division of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) is the state regulatory agency responsible for licensing of Texas pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacies. The TSBP's Enforcement Division is responsible for handling complaints against licensees and imposing disciplinary measures. As stated in the Board's Annual Report 2018, the Enforcement Division's Goal is: To enforce pharmacy laws and rules through investigations of licensees and registrants of TSBP. To monitor the complaint process and transfer complaints involving substantive allegations...

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The tdlr sent me a notice of violation and penalty what can i do

September 19, 2019Posts

The TDLR Sent Me A Notice of Violation and Penalty, What Can I Do?

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) regulates over forty programs in Texas. When complaints are filed against its licensees it has a duty to investigate, and in certain cases, to impose disciplinary action. At the start of an investigation, the TDLR may issue an opening letter to the licensee alerting them to the allegations and pending investigation; however, for certain complaints, opening letters may not be issued due to the type of investigation...

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Laser hair removal technicians in texas – what you need to know

September 18, 2019Posts

Laser Hair Removal Technicians in Texas – What You Need to Know

Laser Hair Removal, if not conducted properly, can cause harm to patients. The Texas Department of Licensing and Registration (TDLR) regulates laser hair removal facilities and the Technicians licensed to perform the procedures. The TDLR issues certificates of registration to laser hair removal facilities, qualified technicians, and agency-accepted training programs in Texas. However, the TDLR does not regulate laser hair removal performed in a licensed hospital, a clinic owned or operated by a licensed hospital,...

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