Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 24 - Occupational and Professional Licenses, Division of
Rule 24.10.01 - RULES OF THE STATE BOARD OF OPTOMETRY
Section 24.10.01.300 - DISCIPLINE
Current through August 31, 2023
In addition to the grounds for discipline set forth in Idaho Code, every person licensed by the Board is subject to discipline upon any of the following grounds: (3-28-23)
01. Gross Incompetence. Engaging in practice or behavior which demonstrates a manifest inability or unreasonable lack of professional skill to practice his or her profession, including performing procedures without having successfully completed the necessary education, training, or certification. (3-28-23)
02. Failing to Comply with Standards of Professional Conduct as set forth in these Rules. (3-28-23)
03. Failing to Maintain Adequate Records. Adequate records mean legible records which contain, at a minimum, evidence of examination and treatment plan, copies of prescriptions issued to the patient or client and copies of statements of charges delivered or provided to the patient or client. Must be in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA). (3-28-23)
04. Illegal Prescription Sale, Administration, Distribution, or Use of Drugs. Prescribing, selling, administering, distributing, giving, or using drugs legally classified as a controlled substance or as an addictive or dangerous drug for other than accepted diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. (3-28-23)
05. Other Discipline. Inability to obtain or renew a license or disciplinary action against a license to practice optometry by any other state or jurisdiction unless it can be shown that such action was not related to the competence of the person to practice optometry or to any conduct which constitutes grounds for discipline by the Board. (3-28-23)
06. Confidentiality. Failing to safeguard the confidentiality of patient records or other medical information pertaining to identifiable patients, except as required or authorized by law. (3-28-23)
07. Prescription and Records. Failure to release a spectacle or contact lens prescription to a patient or to transfer patient records to another provider when requested to do so by the patient or the patient's legally designated representative. (3-28-23)
08. Failure to Cooperate. Failing to cooperate with the Board during any investigation or disciplinary proceeding, even if such investigation or disciplinary proceeding does not personally concern the particular licensee. (3-28-23)
