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Substance Abuse Allegations in Healthcare License Disputes
Posted in News,Substance Abuse
The medical field is both demanding and stressful. For some professions, it also comes with potential access to controlled substances. Given the pressure and trauma that many medical professionals deal with on a regular basis, it is perhaps not surprising that some turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms. Substance abuse can take many forms. It may… read more
The Impact of Felony Charges on Your California Healthcare License
Posted in Licensing Defense,News
In California, healthcare professionals are licensed through state agencies, such as the Medical Board of California (MBC) and the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). These boards are responsible for licensing medical professionals as well as regulating practice within the state. This includes enforcing the laws and regulations that apply to doctors, dentists, nurses, therapists,… read more
Will my Healthcare License Investigation become public?
Posted in News
If you learn about a complaint against your healthcare license, you might be worried about the process and how it will affect your ability to work. For many healthcare professionals, the thought of the investigation becoming public is also a major concern. Having a public allegation of misconduct can be devastating, career-wise, even if the… read more
Mandatory Reporting for Healthcare Practitioners
Posted in Licensing Defense,News
One of the most challenging aspects of abuse is that it can be difficult to spot. This is particularly true when it comes to the abuse of children and older people, who are often being hurt by their caretakers. This makes it all the more important that professionals who are in a position to spot… read more
Received an Accusation From California Board of Registered Nursing
Posted in Licensing Defense,News
To initiate disciplinary proceedings, the Board of Registered Nursing in the state of California must first notify the individual nurse. This is accomplished by filing an Accusation. An Accusation is a formal pleading document which outlines all of the reasons the California Board of Registered Nursing is seeking discipline against the nurse, as well as… read more
Licensing Board Investigation – How Will It Impact My Career?
Posted in Licensing Defense,News
Page Contents: Investigation by the DCA or Board Enforcement Unit If you receive a phone call or letter from a Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) or Board investigator (Medical Board of California, California Board of Psychology, the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or the California Board of Registered Nursing) your professional license, career, and livelihood… read more
Criminal Conviction – the Potential Impact to a Physician’s Medical License
Posted in Licensing Defense,News
Physicians with Criminal Convictions A question that our office commonly receives is how a criminal conviction may impact a Physician’s Medical License. Unfortunately, this question does not have a simple bright line answer. This is because each case, and underlying criminal conviction, is different and needs to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Business and… read more
Updates To Nursing License Applications: Conviction Disclosures No Longer Required But Recommended
Posted in News
You’ve spent four long but exciting years studying for your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Now all those classes are over (for now!) and you’re getting ready to fill out your RN license application. There’s only one thing you’re concerned about- your criminal record. You made a mistake that resulted in a DUI charge… read more
Posted in News
In recent years, the “war on drugs” has had a new focus: the abuse of prescription medication. While street drugs remain popular, an influx of new prescription pain medications in the late 1990s helped to fuel an opioid epidemic that killed 50,000 Americans in 2019 alone. It is little wonder, then, that state and federal… read more
Posted in Licensing Defense,News
It took years, but you finally completed an exciting yet demanding Medical, Nursing, or Physical Therapy school program, or another career-paving post-graduate degree. Now you’ve been notified by your state licensing board that a complaint has been filed against you, and an Interim Suspension Order (ISO) will be in place until an investigation is complete…. read more