health boards; evaluations; notice
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Overview
Senate Bill 1124 outlines procedures for health profession regulatory boards when considering whether a health professional may need an evaluation. If a board suspects a professional may not be practicing safely, they must provide a detailed notice to the professional, allowing them to respond. If the board requires an evaluation, they must provide a copy of the results to the professional and reimburse them for related costs, unless disciplinary action is taken. This bill clarifies the process for evaluations and related notices.
Key provisions
- Health boards can initiate evaluations if there’s probable cause of unsafe practice.
- Boards must provide a 14-day notice to the professional detailing the reason for potential evaluation.
- The professional has the right to respond in writing and appear at a hearing.
- Boards must provide the professional with a copy of the completed evaluation.
- Boards must reimburse professionals for evaluation costs if no disciplinary action is taken.
Who is affected
- Health professionals
- Health profession regulatory boards
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal process for evaluation requests and notice requirements.
- Mandates reimbursement for evaluation costs when no disciplinary action is taken.
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