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 more frequently asked questions about license defense and what to do if you're dealing with a formal complaint. Read our recently published article 5 Texas License Defense FAQs to learn...
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The State of Texas regulates hospitals and most health-related clinics and facilities. This regulation is carried out through a number of different agencies empowered to oversee the care provided in medical care facilities and enforce disciplinary action when necessary. Complaints Against Texas Medical Care Facilities The Health Facility Program of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) ensures that hospitals, clinics, and certain other health care facilities provide safe and responsible care to patients....
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In Texas, various boards and agencies are established by law to regulate medical professionals. These agencies are tasked with overseeing licensure, license requirements, and codifying board rules. Each board has a duty to investigate complaints made against its licensees and to administer disciplinary action when appropriate. The following boards and agencies regulate medical professionals in Texas: Texas Medical Board: licenses physicians, physician assistants, surgical assistants, acupuncturists, and other medical providers. Texas Board of Nursing Texas...
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As a firefighter or other fire safety professional, you have devoted your career to protecting the lives and property of others. You are the first line of defense between Texans and all the destruction that can be caused by fire. You have undergone extensive training to learn how to do your job the right way. Our law firm honors your dedication. The Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) is the regulatory agency for firefighters, other...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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