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May 09, 2017 Posts

What Happens When a Disciplinary Action Against You Is Added to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)–And What You Can Do About It

The National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) is a national clearinghouse of information about various adverse actions taken against health care providers. Hospitals, clinics, licensing boards and other entities may use this information when considering whether to extend practice privileges, job offers, licensure or other opportunities to health professionals. It's important to be aware of the importance of this databank, and what to do if you're the subject of a negative report. NPDB provides access to...

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May 05, 2017 Posts

Acting Chair of Federal Trade Commission Takes Aim at Occupational Licenses

According to a CBS News report, in the 1950s, only about five percent of workers needed a license. But today, 25 to 30 percent of workers now need a license to practice their trade. While occupation licensing requirements are traditionally the responsibility of individual U.S. states, Acting Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Maureen K. Ohlhausen, has said that the FTC should do more to limit this proliferation of licensing. Originally, licensing was about...

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May 04, 2017 Posts

Seven Crucial Facts You Might Not Know About Texas Board of Nursing (BON) Allegations

No nursing professional wants to face allegations of wrongdoing from the Texas Board of Nursing (BON). Therefore, it's essential to be well-versed in BON requirements–to prevent some issues, and to better respond to others. Here are seven (7) crucial facts you may not know about BON allegations: If you see something, you must say something. Under Texas Law Section 301.402(b), licensed nurses are generally required to report misconduct by other nurses. If a nurse commits...

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May 03, 2017 Professional License Defense

Using the “5 Whys” and Root Cause Analysis to Figure Out the REAL Reason Your License Has Come Under Attack… and What to Do About It Going Forward

You may have heard the saying that every crisis also presents an opportunity. Allegations against your license are a crisis, but they also present the opportunity to prevent similar problems. One powerful way to do this is a method known as the “5 Whys.” By asking “Why?” five (or more) times, you trace an event's causes and effects back to its root cause. Then, you attack the problem at the core. For example, begin with...

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May 02, 2017 Posts

Senate Bill 681 and House Bill 1415 Would Allow Nurses to Make Up for Physician Shortage

Two bills recently introduced in the Texas legislature would allow advanced practice registered nurses to provide care to patients without physician supervision, as reported in the Austin American-Statesman. Senate Bill 681 and House Bill 1415 seek to address a significant physician shortage in Texas. As reported in the Statesman, one analysis found that 35 of Texas’ 254 counties have no physician at all. 20% of Texas residents–an estimated 4.6 million Texans–have no access to a...

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May 01, 2017 Posts

Our Law Firm Helps Professionals Keep Their Licenses

You spent years earning your professional license and you've worked hard to build your reputation. When your professional license is in jeopardy due to allegations of misconduct, your career is at stake. BERTOLINO LLP provides aggressive advocacy for professionals who are facing disciplinary action in front of a licensing board, agency, or commission in Texas. We help professionals keep their licenses. We have consistently won significant cases for doctors, nurses, lawyers, architects, pharmacists and other...

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April 28, 2017 Posts

Criminal Charges May Put Your Professional License at Risk

If you are facing criminal charges and you hold a professional license, that license may be at risk. In a court of law, you are presumed innocent until proven guilty; however, this may not be the case with the licensing board. Further, generally criminal convictions must be disclosed to receive or renew a professional license. Good Moral Character Many licensing boards, including the State Bar of Texas and the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy,...

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April 27, 2017 License Defense

Texas Law Enforcement Officers Facing Formal Complaints

Texans who work in law enforcement have a high calling: keeping our communities safe and maintaining order in society. We understand and appreciate that you have worked hard to become a licensed police officer or corrections officer in Texas. However, a single complaint can destroy your livelihood and all the demanding work you invested in building your career. If your law enforcement license is threatened by a complaint, it is imperative that you take immediate...

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April 26, 2017 Posts

Disciplinary Information the Texas Board of Medicine Must Report

When the Texas Medical Board (TMB) takes disciplinary action against a medical professional it licenses, it must report certain information. The mandatory reporting requirements make disciplinary action against your professional license accessible by the public. This means that future patients, prospective employers, or anyone else will be able to see license suspensions, sanctions, or other disciplinary action the TMB orders against you. If you have been notified by the TMB of a complaint against you,...

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April 25, 2017 Posts

Texas Board of Nursing Investigations for Drug or Alcohol Abuse

The American Nurses Association estimates approximately 10% of all nurses in the United States are dependent on drugs. This estimate is staggering, though on par with estimates for the general populace. Among other things, the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) investigates complaints involving allegations of drug or alcohol abuse by nurses. The Texas BON’s primary objective is to ensure the protection of the public. Texas Board of Nursing's Disciplinary Sanction Policies In its policy regarding...

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