Alaska Administrative Code
Title 12 - Professional Regulations
Part 1 - Boards and Commissions Subject to Centralized Licensing
Chapter 40 - State Medical Board
Article 6 - General Provisions
12 AAC 40.930 - Requirements for reporting the outcome of malpractice claims or actions

Universal Citation: 12 AK Admin Code 40.930

Current through August 30, 2024

(a) A person licensed under this chapter shall submit to the board a signed, notarized report on a form provided by the department, explaining the outcome of each malpractice claim or action against the licensee in which damages have been or are to be paid, whether by judgement or settlement. Reports shall be submitted to the board within 30 days of the date of the resolution of the claim or action.

(b) Malpractice reports shall include the

(1) name and address of the licensee;

(2) telephone number of the licensee;

(3) date of the occurrence;

(4) summary of the alleged malpractice;

(5) summary of the licensee's response to the allegations;

(6) case, claim, or court number of the malpractice claim or action; if a court action was not filed, the medical record or chart number, and the location of the records relating to the alleged malpractice;

(7) amount of the award or settlement paid or to be paid by or on behalf of the licensee;

(8) date of award or settlement;

(9) following type of resolution of the claim or action:
(A) court or jury award;

(B) settlement following initiation of civil court action;

(C) settlement before the initiation of civil court action;

(D) other private compromise.

(c) Failure to submit a malpractice report required by this section constitutes unprofessional conduct under 12 AAC 40.967 and is subject to disciplinary action by the board.

Authority:AS 08.64.100

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