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Texas medical board and board of nursing responded to hurricane harvey approvals

December 27, 2017Posts

Texas Medical Board and Board of Nursing Responded to Hurricane Harvey Approvals

When Hurricane Harvey made landfall, devastating our communities, the public health response of Texas agencies was swift. The Texas Medical Board, the Texas Board of Nursing, and other health care regulatory bodies enhanced relief efforts by mobilizing disaster medical care. Physicians and nurses were called upon to help with disaster preparedness and with injuries and other public health concerns in the aftermath of the hurricane. Health care workers from all over the country joined Texas...

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Texas state board of social worker examiners complaint process

December 14, 2017Posts

Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners Complaint Process

The Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (TSBSWE) regulates the profession of social work in Texas. It operates under the Texas Health and Human Services Commission as of September 1, 2017. The Board is responsible for establishing policy and ensuring an effective social worker regulatory program, with the primary purpose "to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Texas." The Board is also tasked with investigating complaints made against...

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Texas funeral service commission reviews complaints

December 13, 2017Posts

Texas Funeral Service Commission Reviews Complaints

The funeral home industry in Texas must adhere to a strict set of rules and regulations. People rely on you during one of the most challenging times in their lives. They trust you to handle the funeral of a loved one professionally and with dignity. We understand therefore you take your work seriously. If someone files a formal complaint against you or your funeral home, your career, livelihood, and reputation are in jeopardy. Complaints need...

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Agreed order versus remedial plan texas medical board

December 11, 2017Posts

Agreed Order Versus Remedial Plan – Texas Medical Board

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) receives over 7,000 complaints against licensees annually, and it reviews every one of them. If during the preliminary evaluation the TMB determines that it has jurisdiction and that there is sufficient evidence to support an allegation that a violation of the Medical Practices Act may have occurred, then the formal investigation process begins. During the course of the TMB's enforcement process a licensee may be offered a Remedial Plan or...

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3 faqs professionals have when facing a licensing challenge

December 07, 2017Posts

3 FAQ’s Professionals Have When Facing A Licensing Challenge

When you first find out about a licensing complaint lodged against you it is typically through the mail when the licensing board sends you a notice and a deadline by which you must respond. Receiving this letter can be shocking. You worked hard to earn you professional license and you work hard in your career. A complaint puts all you've worked for at risk. We fight aggressively to defend our clients and their livelihoods. Our...

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What is vocational license defense

December 06, 2017Posts

What is Vocational License Defense?

If you hold a vocational license then you have specialized training in a skill or trade. You've made a career out of your trade, and you have the credentials to prove it. Your clients depend on you to get important jobs done. Depending on your field, the quality of your work can have serious implications for your livelihood. A dissatisfied client or customer can jeopardize your license and reputation with a single complaint. When a...

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Overview of the texas optometry board complaint investigation process

December 05, 2017Posts

Overview of the Texas Optometry Board Complaint Investigation Process

The Texas Optometry Board is the regulatory agency tasked with overseeing the practice of optometry in Texas, licensing, and investigations into complaints made against optometrists. When a complaint is made to the Board, the Executive Director and the Investigation-Enforcement Committee determines whether the complaint is within the legal authority of the Board. For instance, the Board does not have authority to investigate fee disputes or complaints that the doctor or office staff were rude. If...

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Doctor of podiatric medicine license now under the texas department of licensing and regulation

December 04, 2017Posts

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine License – Now Under the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

In accordance with Texas House Bill 3078 there has been a change in the regulation of podiatry. As of September 1, 2017 the licensing and regulation of the practice of podiatric medicine transferred from the Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Things to Know All duties and responsibilities for the regulation of podiatry, including licenses and renewals, customer service, and enforcement, has transferred to TDLR. You...

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Effective communication to avoid license board complaints 1

November 30, 2017Posts

Effective Communication to Avoid License Board Complaints

Using effective communication can help you avoid licensing board complaints. This is true for all licensed professionals. People want to be heard, they want empathy, and to have their concerns properly addressed by the people they seek out to help them. Effective Communication for Health Care Providers A patient who feels that their doctor, nurse, or other provider failed to listen to their concerns or did not spend adequate time with them are more likely...

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Important regulations regarding prescribing medication 1

November 28, 2017Posts

Treating Chronic Pain and Delegation of Prescriptive Authority: Important Regulations Regarding Prescribing Medication

Licensed physicians in Texas must adhere to strict regulations regarding prescribing medication. Texas State agencies have been cracking down on prescription medications for years. Failure to comply with the Texas Medical Board's (TMB) rules and other laws and regulations on prescribing medication could be costly to your career. Treatment of Chronic Pain Pursuant to the Texas Administrative Code rule on the Minimum Requirements for the Treatment of Chronic Pain, a physician's treatment of a patient's...

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