As a medical professional, you dedicated years of your life training to help people in need. You spent many more years building a solid reputation for being excellent at your job. If a complaint is filed against you with the Texas Medical Board, all that you have worked for is put in jeopardy. Who May File A Complaint with the Texas Medical Board? A complaint may be filed with the Texas Medical Board (TMB) by...
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When Hurricane Harvey made landfall, devastating our communities, the public health response of Texas agencies was swift. The Texas Medical Board, the Texas Board of Nursing, and other health care regulatory bodies enhanced relief efforts by mobilizing disaster medical care. Physicians and nurses were called upon to help with disaster preparedness and with injuries and other public health concerns in the aftermath of the hurricane. Health care workers from all over the country joined Texas...
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The Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (TSBSWE) regulates the profession of social work in Texas. It operates under the Texas Health and Human Services Commission as of September 1, 2017. The Board is responsible for establishing policy and ensuring an effective social worker regulatory program, with the primary purpose "to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Texas." The Board is also tasked with investigating complaints made against...
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The funeral home industry in Texas must adhere to a strict set of rules and regulations. People rely on you during one of the most challenging times in their lives. They trust you to handle the funeral of a loved one professionally and with dignity. We understand therefore you take your work seriously. If someone files a formal complaint against you or your funeral home, your career, livelihood, and reputation are in jeopardy. Complaints need...
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The Texas Medical Board (TMB) receives over 7,000 complaints against licensees annually, and it reviews every one of them. If during the preliminary evaluation the TMB determines that it has jurisdiction and that there is sufficient evidence to support an allegation that a violation of the Medical Practices Act may have occurred, then the formal investigation process begins. During the course of the TMB's enforcement process a licensee may be offered a Remedial Plan or...
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The Texas Medical Board (TMB) receives over 7,000 complaints against licensees annually, and it reviews every one of them. If during the preliminary evaluation the TMB determines that it has jurisdiction and that there is sufficient evidence to support an allegation that a violation of the Medical Practices Act may have occurred, then the formal investigation process begins. During the course of the TMB's enforcement process a licensee may be offered a Remedial Plan or...
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Our firm provides aggressive defense for Texas physicians, nurses, pharmacist, and dentists after a patient or other party files a complaint with the licensing board. If you are a licensed medical professional and have received a licensing complaint, BERTOLINO LLP can help. We will defend you when your license is under attack by the Texas Medical Board, Texas Board of Nursing, Texas State Board of Pharmacy, or the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners. The...
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When you first find out about a licensing complaint lodged against you it is typically through the mail when the licensing board sends you a notice and a deadline by which you must respond. Receiving this letter can be shocking. You worked hard to earn you professional license and you work hard in your career. A complaint puts all you've worked for at risk. We fight aggressively to defend our clients and their livelihoods. Our...
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If you hold a vocational license then you have specialized training in a skill or trade. You've made a career out of your trade, and you have the credentials to prove it. Your clients depend on you to get important jobs done. Depending on your field, the quality of your work can have serious implications for your livelihood. A dissatisfied client or customer can jeopardize your license and reputation with a single complaint. When a...
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The Texas Optometry Board is the regulatory agency tasked with overseeing the practice of optometry in Texas, licensing, and investigations into complaints made against optometrists. When a complaint is made to the Board, the Executive Director and the Investigation-Enforcement Committee determines whether the complaint is within the legal authority of the Board. For instance, the Board does not have authority to investigate fee disputes or complaints that the doctor or office staff were rude. If...
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