Could You Be Facing A Professional Licensure Investigation? Part II
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jun, 2018
The American Nurses Association – Michigan Chapter’ in its Summer newsletter, published the second of the four-part series discussing professional licensure investigations, and health care professionals’ rights when advised that such investigation have been initiated. In this second article, the health care professional’s rights and the importance of preparing for the investigator’s interview are […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Michigan Senate Passes Bill That Impacts How Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Practice
Posted by Donna Craig in Nov, 2013
On November 13, 2013 the Michigan Senate narrowly passed Senate Bill 2 which would give advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) more autonomy, and allow them to practice without the oversight by physicians. The Senate bill would require APRNs to be under the supervision of a physician for four years after enactment of the legislation, or […]
