Code of Massachusetts Regulations
273 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN NATUROPATHY
Title 273 CMR 8.00 - Reporting Requirements
Section 8.05 - Self Reporting

Universal Citation: 273 MA Code of Regs 273.8

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Action against Health Care Facility Privileges. A naturopathic doctor shall report to the Board any restriction, termination, revocation, suspension or resignation of his or her health care facility privileges within 30 days of the health care facility's action, notwithstanding any appeal that may be pending.

(2) Report of Adverse Events. A naturopathic doctor shall report to the Board the following events, if precipitated by a treatment administered or a procedure performed by the naturopathic doctor:

(a) An unplanned patient transfer to a hospital; or

(b) A patient's death, when this death was unexpected and not related to the natural course of the patient's illness or underlying condition.

The report shall be filed by the licensee as soon as possible, but in no event later than 30 days following the event.

(3) Dissolution or Disassociation from a Professional Association for Reasons of Competence. A naturopathic doctor shall report a dissolution of, or disassociation from, a professional corporation, partnership or other professional practice group, however legally organized, when the dissolution is related, directly or indirectly, to:

(a) A naturopathic doctor's competence to practice, or

(b) A complaint or allegation regarding any violation of law or regulation, or bylaws of a health care facility, group practice, or professional association whether or not the complaint or allegation specifically cites violation of a specific law, regulation or bylaw.

(4) Settlement for Professional Liability. A naturopathic doctor shall report to the Board any settlement or award for damages for death or personal injury arising from or related to the naturopathic doctor's professional practice. The report shall be submitted to the Board within 30 days of the settlement or award and irrespective of whether the naturopathic doctor had professional liability insurance applicable to the event.

(5) Criminal Conviction. A naturopathic doctor shall report to the Board when he or she has been convicted of a crime, or filed a plea of nolo contendere or admitted to sufficient facts to a crime. The report shall be made within one week of the date of conviction, plea or admission.

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