New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Acp - Board of Acupuncture Licensing
Chapter Acp 700 - ACUPUNCTURE DETOXIFICATION SPECIALISTS
Part Acp 704 - DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES AND REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATION
Section Acp 704.01 - Discipline of Acupuncture Detoxification Specialists

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Acp 704.01

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

The board shall, after notice and opportunity to be heard in accordance with Acp 200, impose disciplinary sanctions upon an ADS if he or she:

(a) Fails to follow the NADA ethics pledge, or an ethics pledge issued by other board-approved training programs, by engaging in any of the following behaviors:

(1) Not maintaining a professional relationship with all persons served;

(2) Drug or alcohol abuse;

(3) Breach of confidentiality;

(4) Failing to maintain the highest standards in all services provided;

(5) Claiming or implying qualifications exceeding those actually obtained;

(6) Implying competence to use acupuncture in general unless so trained and licensed;

(7) Failing to limit the practice to the NADA protocol unless permitted to perform acupuncture in general under the scope of practice of a professional license;

(8) Not using acu-detox in conjunction with appropriate counseling and supportive services as described in the NADA training or in the training approved pursuant to Acp 705; or

(9) Engaging in any other behavior that demonstrates failure to comply with the applicable ethics pledge.

(b) Fails to follow the NADA standards of competency by:

(1) Not being able to perform at least 20 treatments during a 4 hour period with good point location and technique;

(2) Not being able to explain the uses and limits of the treatment;

(3) Not being able to demonstrate sensitivity, compassion, and respect for clients;

(4) Not being able to understand the communal treatment effect and maintain an appropriate atmosphere;

(5) Not being able to demonstrate clean needle technique;

(6) Not being able to demonstrate understanding of and compliance with the limited scope of practice and other ethical principles;

(7) Not being able to demonstrate understanding of the implications of auricular acupuncture for addictions and behavioral health in the larger treatment context;

(8) Not being able to write chart notes of client status, treatment given, and client response;

(9) Not being able to demonstrate the understanding of the adjunctive nature of acu-detox and the importance of collaboration and communication with the treatment team;

(10) Not being able to demonstrate recognition of the psycho-spiritual nature of recovery and respect and support the client's internal process;

(11) Not being able to modify treatment appropriately and to respond to adverse clinical situations; or

(12) Not being able to demonstrate understanding of addictions and the NADA protocol from the perspective of basic concepts of Oriental medicine;

(c) Fails to maintain current ADS certification while engaged in the practice of acu-detox; or

(d) Has a professional license or certification in a field other than acupuncture detoxification revoked, suspended, or otherwise terminated on disciplinary grounds.

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