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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 16, 2018Professional License Defense Posts

Complaints Against CPAs – The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

You worked hard to obtain your CPA license in Texas. If you are suddenly facing a formal complaint, it could threaten your license. Even if you feel the complaint is unfounded, do not take it lightly. It is critical that you take aggressive action to defend yourself and ideally get the complaint dismissed. The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (BPA) is the regulatory agency for Certified Public Accountants in Texas. The Board's mission is...

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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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May 11, 2018Posts

Repeal of Reporting “Minor Incidents” Proposed by Texas Board of Nursing

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) has proposed the repeal and replacement of the reporting requirements for minor incidents. The Nursing Practice Act defines a "minor incident" as "conduct by a nurse that does not indicate that the nurse's continued practice poses a risk of harm to a patient or another person. This term is synonymous with 'minor error' or 'minor violation of this chapter or board rule.'" §301.401(2). The Board "believes protection of the...

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May 10, 2018Posts

Texas Medical Board Disciplines 52 Physicians – 3 Revocations, 8 Orders Related to Quality of Care

At its March meeting, the Texas Medical Board (TMB) disciplined 52 licensed physicians. This volume of disciplinary action represents a sharp increase from the end of last year, where the TMB disciplined 31 physicians at the December 2017 meeting. According to the TMB’s press release, the March disciplinary actions included: 3 license revocations, 8 Orders related to quality of care violations, 7 Orders related to unprofessional conduct, 4 Orders related to violations of Board rule,...

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