How Could Proposed Changes To Michigan’s Professional Licensing Rules Affect You?
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Aug, 2020
Last month Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) held a public hearing to receive comments on proposed changes to the professional licensing disciplinary rules. These proposed rules would not only affect healthcare professionals but would also impact how healthcare attorneys represent clients facing licensing investigations and actions. When the rules are finalized, The […]
COVID-19 – Governor Whitmer Issues Executive Order To Temporarily Relax Scope of Practice
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Mar, 2020
Recently Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order No. 2020-30 (COVID-19) temporary suspending scope of practice, supervision, and delegation requirements to allow licensed, registered and certified health care professionals to provide necessary medical services to support the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This Executive Order applies to healthcare professionals working in: Ambulance operations, aircraft transport operations, […]
To Err Is Human…, But Is It Criminal?
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Sep, 2019
In the American Nurses Association – Michigan Chapter’s Fall 2019 newsletter, an article addressed recent cases in which healthcare professionals were criminally charged after making errors while carrying out their health care duties. Naturally these cases create concerns for nurses and other health care professionals. For a discussion of these cases, applicable Michigan law, and […]
Category: Case Studies, News & Updates, Nursing, Professional Development
What Happens If My Professional License Is Sanctioned?
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Mar, 2019
Once an investigation is completed, the licensure matter is reviewed by the Bureau of Professional Licensing to determine whether the health care professional’s actions or inactions violated Michigan’s public health code. The Bureau of Professional Licensing may take any number of actions such as: closing the file if the investigation did not show a violation […]
Could You Be Facing A Professional Licensure Investigation? Part III
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Aug, 2018
The American Nurses Association – Michigan Chapter recently published the third installment of a four-part article series, focusing on important steps health care professionals should consider when involved in licensure investigations. Do you know what steps to take after being interviewed by an investigator from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
