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July 10, 2018Posts

Should I Sign the Agreed Order proposed by the Texas Board of Nursing?

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) handles complaints made against Texas nurses. It reviews every complaint it receives to determine if it has jurisdiction and if a violation of the Nursing Practices Act or Board rule occurred. There are a few junctures during the BON investigation and disciplinary process in which an Agreed Order may be offered by the Board. An Agreed Order sets out sanctions against the licensee. It contains the requirements the nurse...

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June 22, 2018Posts

Hiring A Professional License Defense Attorney Helps to Protect Your Career

If you've received a notice from your licensing board that a complaint has been filed against you, your career is on the line. Whether you're a CPA, lawyer, engineer, doctor, nurse, pharmacist, teacher, therapist, or other licensed professionals in Texas, you dedicated years to earning your license. Even a single complaint can put all of that in jeopardy. Hiring A Professional License Defense Attorney Helps to Protect Your Career As soon as you are notified...

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June 21, 2018Posts

Long-Term Service and Support Providers Regulated by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS)

The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) was established to administer long-term services and support for people who are aging and people with intellectual and physical disabilities. DADS protect senior Texans and other residents of long-term care facilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Long-term care facilities (LTCs) include nursing homes, assisted living facilities (also called personal care homes), and intermediate care facilities for the mentally challenged. DADS is responsible for the regulation and...

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June 20, 2018Posts

How to Handle an Investigation by the Texas Medical Board

Being notified that the Texas Medical Board (TMB) is investigating you may feel like a punch to the gut. You worked for years to earn your medical license and you strive to give your patients the best medical care possible. To then be faced with allegations of misconduct, of breaching the standard of care or violating the Texas Medical Practice Act or Board Rule, is painful and confusing. Your first inclination may be to deny...

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June 19, 2018Nursing License Defense Posts

Why do Patients File Complaints Against Nurses?

A nurse’s practice and behavior are expected to be in compliance with the accepted rules and laws that govern the practice. When patients, patient family members, and employers believe a nurse has acted in a way that is unsafe or unethical, they may choose to file a complaint. Patient complaints can jeopardize your nursing license and lead to an array of adverse sanctions. Protect your career by having a Texas nurse license defense attorney in...

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June 18, 2018Medical License Defense Posts

Why Do Patients File Complaints Against Doctors?

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) received 8,114 complaints in Fiscal Year 2017. Based on those complaints, the Board opened 2,055 investigations against physicians and other providers it licenses. This represents an increase over Fiscal Year 2016, when the Board received 7,821 complaints and opened 1,967 investigations. In fact, the number of TMB complaints received and investigations opened have increased every year for the past four years. Why Do Patients File Complaints Against Doctors? Patients file...

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June 15, 2018Posts

More About Our Firm – BERTOLINO LLP

BERTOLINO LLP provides powerful representation for clients whose licenses are under attack by a licensing board or regulatory state agency. Our attorneys are experienced in license defense. We handle matters related to professional, medical, and vocational licenses, grievance complaints, ethics concerns, and other important Texas state licensing issues. Further, our experienced license defense attorneys are well-versed in administrative law. Having an in-depth knowledge of administrative law is critical to license defense because it is the...

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June 14, 2018Posts

5 Texas License Defense FAQs

Have you received a complaint notice from your Texas licensing board? If your professional license is under attack by a state agency or licensing board, you are likely under stress and wondering what you need to do to protect your career. The following are five frequently asked questions about license defense and what to do if you're dealing with a formal complaint. If you have other questions or need to speak with a Texas license...

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June 13, 2018Posts

4 Things To Consider When Facing A Licensing Board Investigation

[caption id="attachment_12474" align="alignright" width="300"] Things you need to know if your professional license is at risk[/caption] You worked hard to earn your professional license in Texas. Whether you're a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, CPA, lawyer, engineer, teacher, or other licensed professionals in Texas, we know that you dedicated your education to earning your license―we know that you've dedicated your career to the patients, people, and students you serve. If you then receive notice that a complaint...

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June 12, 2018Posts

Facing A Grievance from the Texas State Bar – Defending Texas Attorneys

When an attorney receives a formal complaint from the Chief Disciplinary Counsel’s Office at the State Bar of Texas, that attorney needs to take fast action to protect his or her reputation and license to practice law. A complaint, even one found to be meritless, can adversely affect an attorney's legal career. If you are a licensed attorney in Texas and facing a grievance from the Texas State Bar, you know that ignoring the complaint...

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