Could You Be Facing A Professional Licensure Investigation?
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Apr, 2018
The American Nurses Association – Michigan Chapter’ in its Spring newsletter, began a four-part series discussing professional licensure investigations and a health care professional’s rights when advised that such an investigation has been initiated. So how does a licensure investigation begin? All investigations start with a complaint being filed with the Bureau of Professional Licensing. This can […]
Violating New Michigan Controlled Substance and Opioid Prescribing Laws Could Result in Licensure Actions
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Apr, 2018
In an effort to address current opioid abuse, Michigan has enacted a series of laws which impact the prescribing and dispensing of scheduled controlled substances. While these laws also impact veterinarians, comments are limited to those who prescribe and dispense to human patients. Failure to comply with these new laws may form the basis for […]
Category: Licensure, Michigan Legal Updates, Opioid Epidemic
Post Tagged with APRN, Donna Craig, Health Professionals, Opioid, Physician, Professional Licensure Actions, The Health Law Center New Human Trafficking Educational Requirements For Michigan Health Care Professionals
Posted by Donna Craig in Mar, 2017
The prevalence of human trafficking has reached alarming levels in the United States. In an effort to address this widespread crisis, individuals licensed or registered by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (nurses, professional counselors, physicians, social workers, massage therapists, etc.) have a new continuing educational requirement which must be met when seeking […]
Beware — On July 1st, Your Professional License Will Be At Greater Risk!
Posted by Donna Craig in May, 2014
On July 1, 2014 four new laws will go into effect in Michigan that will significantly impact how more than 30 categories of licensed and registered professionals (physicians, acupuncturists, massage therapists, dentists, nurses, social workers, etc.) will be investigated and disciplined under the public health code. Most concerning is that these new provisions may not […]
