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May 31, 2018Posts

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

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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May 30, 2018Posts

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

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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May 29, 2018Posts

The Power of Licensing Boards

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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May 24, 2018Posts

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

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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May 22, 2018Posts

Professional License Defense Attorney ― Skilled, Aggressive, Knowledgeable

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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May 21, 2018Posts

TDLR’s Enforcement Process – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) issues licenses, certificates, and permits to dozens of professions in Texas. Texas state law empowers the TDLR to investigate and resolve complaints received against licensees of the 40 programs it administers. The TDLR receives over 12,000 complaints every year. Complaints come from three major sources: Consumer complaints; Internal referrals from routine inspections; and Criminal background investigations of applicants and licensees. Regardless of the source of the complaint,...

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May 18, 2018Posts

Revisions to Texas Licensed Midwives Informed Choice and Disclosure Form

The practice of midwifery in Texas is regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). The TDLR's Midwives program regulates licensed midwives and approved midwifery education courses. Midwifery is defined as: (A) providing the necessary supervision, care, and advice to a woman during normal pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period; (B) conducting a normal delivery of a child; and (C) providing normal newborn care. Texas Midwifery Act §203.002(7). Revisions to Texas Licensed Midwives...

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May 17, 2018Posts

Do’s & Don’t After Your Licensing Board Notifies You of An Investigation

It's the notice you never want to receive: your Texas licensing board notifying you that a complaint has been filed against you and an investigation has been launched. When someone lodges allegations of misconduct against you, your license, livelihood, and reputation are on the line. Texas licensing boards and state agencies have the power to take a number of disciplinary actions, including license revocation, suspension, probation, and imposing fines. It is critical that you are...

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May 15, 2018Posts

3 Tips Before A Complaint is Filed Against You

Individuals who hold a professional license worked hard to earn their license. Doctors, nurses, CPA's, lawyers, and dozens of other professionals dedicate years to their education and experience to be eligible for licensure. A single complaint alleging misconduct can put your professional license in jeopardy. An experienced license defense attorney can help defend you against an attack by a state agency or board. Though certainly the most desirable course of action is to avoid facing...

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May 14, 2018Posts

New Laws on Complaints Against Texas Chiropractors

Texas Senate Bill 304 made several statutory modifications to the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (TBCE), which is the regulatory agency in charge of licensing Texas Chiropractors. Specifically, new laws have been enacted regarding how complaints made to the TBCE are handled. New Laws on Complaints Against Texas Chiropractors The Board may not accept anonymous complaints. Tex. Occ. Code §201.2065(b). An "anonymous complaint" is defined as a complaint that "lacks sufficient information to identify the...

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