Compliance & Discipline

US Health Organizations statement on DEI

Posted In: Administration, Compliance & Discipline, Continuing Competence, Discr in Regulation, Diversity, Education & Training, Implicit Bias in Reg, Reducing Barriers to,

Feb 2

Five US healthcare organizations (American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, American Pharmacists Assocaition, Braylock for His Kingdon...

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BC doctors groups concerned about health regulation changes

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline, Consolidation Proposals,

Jan 17

Groups such as BC Liberals, BC Greens, and Doctors of BC have expressed concern about the quick passage of the Health Professions and Occupations...

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Illinois bill expands who can perform abortions

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline, Scope of Practice,

Jan 12

A bill that passed the Illinis House 70-39 and the Senate 41-16 expands the scope of medical professionals who can perform abortions, allowing...

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Law Society of Manitoba launches health recovery program

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline, Health of Practitioner,

Dec 14

The Law Society of Manitoba is expanding its health and wellness services to allow lawyers with conduct or competence issues linked to mental health...

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Kentucky to review attorney discipline process

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline,

Nov 22

At the request of the Kentucky Bar Association, the Kentucly Supreme Court has asked that the American Bar Associationreview Kentucky's attorney...

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California nurse fined for using title "doctor"

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline, Transparency, Use of Title,

Nov 18

The District Attorney's Office for a California county has fined a nurse practitioner for using "Doctor" and the prefix "Dr." before her name,...

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Update: LSO investigation into exam cheating

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline, Examination Issues,

Nov 18

The Law Society of Ontario has concluded its investigation into cheating on the November 2021 lawyer licensing exm administration. Exam results were...

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California: cannot discipline for off-duty marijuana use

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline,

Oct 13

AB2188 in California prohibits employers from taking adverse action against an employee for off-duty marijuana use. Adverse action is still...

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Update: pushback on charges against Vermont pharmacies

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline, Facilities Regulation, Regulation in Emergency, Workforce/Access Shortage,

Aug 31

In June, the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation filed charges against Walgreens pharmacies, alleging that staffing shortages and unplanned...

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Colorado: out-of-state marijuana convictions

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline, Entry to Practice, Investigations/Inspection,

Jul 27

An executive order by Colorado's governor directs the Department of Regulatory Affairs to promulgate rules such that marijuana-related convictions...

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Vermont charges pharmacies with unsafe working conditions

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline, Facilities Regulation, Health of Practitioner,

Jul 20

The Vermont Office of professional Regulation is charging Walgreens pharmacies in the state with creating unsafe conditions for workers. "The...

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South Carolina: medical rights of conscience law

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline, Discr in Regulation, Standards of Practice, Transparency,

Jun 22

A bill awaiting the governor's signature in South Carolina would allow licensed healthcare professionals to deny services based on their own...

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