Blog : Texas Professional License Defense Law Firm : Bertolino LLP

June 11, 2018Posts

What Does A Professional License Defense Attorney Do?

A license defense attorney provides advocacy for professionals who are facing disciplinary action in front of a licensing board or state regulatory agency. License defense attorneys handle matters related to licenses, grievance complaints, ethics concerns, and other important professional licensing issues. What Does A License Defense Attorney Do? A professional, medical, or vocational license defense attorney works to defend a licensee and protect the license when that license is being threatened with revocation, suspension, probation,...

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Texas state board of dental examiners recent rule adoptions

June 08, 2018Posts

ATTENTION DENTISTS: Texas State Board of Dental Examiners has Recent Rule Adoptions

The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) has regulatory authority over licensed dentists, dental hygienist, registered dental assistants and dental laboratories in the State of Texas. Recently the TSBDE adopted new rules and rule amendments regarding general qualification for licensure, staggered registrations, and how complaints are investigated. Recent Rule Changes for General Qualification for Licensure The Board amended rules §101.1 for DDS's and §103.1 for Registered Dental Hygienists to eliminate the requirement for good...

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June 07, 2018Posts

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Program in Texas

The Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Program in Texas is regulated by the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). The program was transferred from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to HHSC as of September 1, 2017 pursuant to Texas Senate Bill 200. LCDC Licensure Addiction counselors, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors (LCDCs), are licensed by the Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Program. An individual can earn their LCDC credential by completing specified requirements, including educational...

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June 06, 2018Posts

Formal Complaint Letter from the Texas Board of Nursing

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) receives complaints against Texas nurses from patients, employers, other nurses, state and federal agencies, and other sources. The BON may also open their own investigation in certain circumstances. If you receive a formal complaint letter from the BON it means that you are being investigated based on a complaint lodged against you. That letter serves as notice of the investigation and allegations against you. As soon as you receive...

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June 05, 2018Posts

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Streamlines Rules

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licenses and regulates dozens of programs for Texas professionals. The Texas Legislature transfers programs to the TDLR with the intention to consolidate regulation of certain industries and offer efficient and streamlined governance of TDLR regulated programs. The TDLR Office of Strategic Communication recently released a report outlining the streamlining of rules for 13 programs transferred from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to the TDLR under...

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June 04, 2018Posts

What is Professional License Defense?

Professional license defense is the legal defense of a licensee in disciplinary and licensure matters. A professional license defense attorney defends and advocates for the rights of a professional licensee when their license is being threatened with revocation, suspension, or other disciplinary action due to an allegation of misconduct. Which professionals may need a license defense attorney? Any individual who holds a professional, medical, or vocational license from a state licensing board, regulatory agency, or...

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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 25, 2018Professional License Defense Posts

How Are Complaints Against EMS Personnel Investigated?

Anyone can file a complaint against EMS workers―and complainants can even remain anonymous. After you have dedicated your life's work to helping people in urgent need of medical attention, even a single complaint could derail your career. If you have been notified of a complaint against your EMS license or certificate, we urge you to contact an EMT and paramedic license defense attorney to protect your career. EMS Compliance Group Complaints against EMS workers are...

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