Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Section 640.685 - Additional grounds
Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 640.685
Current through September 16, 2024
1. In addition to the grounds set forth in subsection 2 of NRS 640.160 and subsection 12 of NAC 640.550, the Board may take disciplinary action against a licensee if it determines that the licensee:
(a) Failed to retain, furnish a copy of or
make available the health care records of a patient as required pursuant to
NRS
629.051,
629.061 and
629.065;
(b) Failed voluntarily to report to the Board
his or her addiction to the use of a controlled substance;
(c) Failed voluntarily to report to the Board
within 30 days any judgment or settlement in an amount of $5,000 or more
entered against or agreed to by the licensee on a claim involving malpractice;
(d) Knowingly filed a frivolous
complaint, which the Board may deem to constitute unprofessional conduct;
or
(e) Is an impaired
practitioner.
2. As used in this section:
(a) "Dangerous drug" has the
meaning ascribed to it in
NRS
454.201.
(b) "Impaired practitioner" means a licensee
who uses any controlled substance, dangerous drug or intoxicating liquid to an
extent or in a manner which is dangerous or injurious to another person or
which impairs the ability of the licensee to conduct the practice authorized by
his or her license.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Phys. Therapy Exam'rs by R153-98, eff. 12-18-98; A by R107-10, 10-15-2010; A by R124-21A, eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
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