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Action steps medical license at risk

December 19, 2018Posts

Steps to Take When Your Medical License is at Risk in Texas

Receiving a notice from the Texas Medical Board (TMB) that you are under investigation is traumatic. No physician wants to be told that a patient, patient's family member, or someone else has lodged a formal complaint with TMB. Being accused of breaching the standard of care or violating the Medical Practice Act is nothing short of devastating. If you are facing a complaint against your Texas medical license, you must get proactive to meet this...

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Cpa professional misconduct

December 18, 2018Posts

What Happens to a CPA After a Finding of Professional Misconduct?

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (BPA) is the regulatory agency for Certified Public Accountants in Texas. The BPA receives and investigates complaints made against CPAs and has the authority to impose disciplinary action against its licensees. After a complaint is submitted to the BPA, it is reviewed by Enforcement Division Staff, who will determine if the conduct described involves professional misconduct. Complaints that do not involve allegations of professional misconduct are dismissed. Complaints...

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Who is tpapn the texas peer assistance program for nurses 1

December 17, 2018Posts

If You Are Being Threatened with Expulsion from the Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN)

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 American Nurses Association estimates approximately 10% of all nurses in the United States are dependent on drugs. If you suspect you have a problem, we encourage you to reach out to TPAPN here. The program is confidential (with certain limitations) and designed to help Texas licensed Nurses, not...

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Investigation of complaint

December 13, 2018Posts

Texas Medical Board’s Preliminary Investigation of a Complaint

Every year, the Texas Medical Board (TMB) receives over 7,000 complaints against medical professionals it licenses. If you have received a notice of complaint, your medical license, reputation, and career are at risk. TMB is required by law to follow a specific enforcement process when addressing complaints, which affords all licensees due process and the opportunity to defend themselves against accusations. A complaint may be initiated by any person, entity, or TMB itself. At a...

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Texas law firm focused on professional license defense

December 12, 2018Posts

Texas Law Firm Focused on Professional License Defense

BERTOLINO LLP is a Texas law firm focused on professional license defense. What does that mean? We represent individuals who hold professional licenses, such as doctors, nurses, attorneys, architects, electricians, and teachers, when their licenses are under attack by allegations of wrongdoing. For example, a recent client of ours was called before the Texas Medical Board (TMB) for an Informal Settlement Conference based on two misdemeanor offenses on their record, which had been previously disclosed...

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Common mistakes licensees make when a complaint is filed

December 11, 2018Posts

Common Mistakes Licensees Make When A Complaint is Filed

Receiving a notice that a complaint has been filed against you with your licensing board can be devastating. The fact is that even a single complaint can put your license, livelihood, and reputation at risk. Texas licensing boards have the power to take a number of disciplinary actions, such as license revocation, suspension, or probation. With so much at stake, we urge you to seek the counsel of an experienced license defense attorney as soon...

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Tow truck operator licenses what you need to know in texas

December 07, 2018Posts

Tow Truck Operator Licenses – What You Need to Know in Texas

All tow truck operators in Texas must be licensed. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDRL) is the state agency tasked with licensing and regulating tow truck drivers. There are three different types of two operator licenses: Incident Management Tow Operator License: The Incident Management License allows a driver to perform incident management towing, private property towing and consent towing. Private Property Tow Operator License: The Private Property License allows private property towing and...

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Is fingerprinting now required for all texas veterinarians

December 06, 2018Posts

Is Fingerprinting Now Required for All Texas Veterinarians?

Texas law now requires all licensed veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians (LVTs), and licensed equine dental providers (EDPs) to submit fingerprints to the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. Veterinary Licensing Act § 801.267. The fingerprints will be used to perform a criminal history record check. New applicants have been required to submit fingerprints with their application as of October 1, 2018. Applicants for license renewal must submit fingerprints, beginning with licenses expiring in January 2019....

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Texas podiatrists new rules for tdlrs podiatric medicine program

December 04, 2018Posts

Texas Podiatrists: New Rules for TDLR’s Podiatric Medicine Program

In 2017 the Texas Podiatric Medicine Program was transferred from the Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners (TSBPME) to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). The TDLR has since adopted new rules for the Podiatric Medicine Program, effective November 1, 2018. The TDLR states: "The adopted new rules are substantively similar to the rules under the TSBPME, but the rules have been reorganized and simplified for readability." New Rules for TDLR's Podiatric...

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What does it means to voluntarily surrender a medical license texas medical board

December 03, 2018Posts

What Does it Means to Voluntarily Surrender a Medical License? Texas Medical Board

A licensee of the Texas Medical Board (TMB) has the right to voluntarily surrender his or her medical license. The circumstances of surrender will dictate whether the license can be considered for reinstatement in the future. Relinquishment by Licensee Under TMB rules, a licensee may voluntarily relinquish "his or her license to practice medicine in Texas for any reason, without compulsion." 22 Tex. Admin. Code § 196.1(a)(1). A request to cancel or relinquish a license...

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