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New fingerprinting requirement for texas physical therapists and occupational therapists effective january 1 2019

January 18, 2019Posts

New Fingerprinting Requirement for Texas Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists – Effective January 1, 2019

Texas law now requires Texas physical therapists and physical therapist assistants licensed by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (TBPTE) and occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants licensed by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (TBOTE) to submit fingerprints for state and national criminal history background checks. New License Applicants All applicants for licenses that will be issued on or after January 1, 2019 must comply with this new fingerprinting requirement. Prior fingerprinting...

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Tdlr releases 2018 internal audit report over enforcement administration

January 17, 2019Posts

TDLR Releases 2018 Internal Audit Report over Enforcement Administration

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) must adhere to several reporting requirements. The agency must report on its finances, budgets, legislative appropriations requests, legislative reports, and organizational reports. TDLR reports are made available to the public. The TDLR released its 2018 Internal Audit Report over Enforcement Administration. This report primarily focuses on the enforcement administration process of the agency, which is the way in which it handles complaints and disciplines licensees. The objectives...

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Texas examining boards what you need to know

January 16, 2019Posts

Texas Examining Boards: What You Need to Know

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) must adhere to several reporting requirements. The agency must report on its finances, budgets, legislative appropriations requests, legislative reports, and organizational reports. TDLR reports are made available to the public. The TDLR released its 2018 Internal Audit Report over Enforcement Administration. This report primarily focuses on the enforcement administration process of the agency, which is the way in which it handles complaints and disciplines licensees. The objectives...

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Licensing options for military spouses from the texas department of licensing and regulation

January 15, 2019Posts

Licensing Options for Military Spouses from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) honors the brave men and women who serve and their spouses by offering special considerations to military spouses. The TDLR regulates over 40 programs and professions, such as podiatrists, property tax professionals, athletic trainers, cosmetologists, and massage therapists. Each program has licensing requirements specific for its applicants. TDLR Benefits for Military Spouses The benefits conferred to spouses of a military member serving on active duty include: Expedited...

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Drugs screening for texas nurses and bon orders

January 10, 2019Posts

Drug Screening for Texas Nurses and BON Orders

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) investigates complaints involving allegations of drug or alcohol abuse by nurses. Nurses who use or misuse drugs or alcohol, or suffer from addiction, are at risk of losing their nursing license. However, the BON has policies in place that seek to get a nurse experiencing a problem with drugs or alcohol help while also ensuring the nurse's fitness to practice. The BON has the disciplinary authority to require a...

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Texas medical board disciplines 34 physician

January 09, 2019Posts

Texas Medical Board Disciplines 34 Physicians

At its October meeting the Texas Medical Board (TMB) disciplined 34 licensed physicians. This volume of disciplinary action represents a significant decrease from its June meeting when the TMB disciplined 80 physicians. In its press release the TMB shared that the October disciplinary actions included: 7 Orders related to quality of care violations, 4 Orders related to unprofessional conduct, 2 license revocations, 3 voluntary surrenders/revocations, 2 license suspension, 1 license restriction, 2 Orders related to...

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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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