Substance abuse can be an occupational hazard for nurses and other medical professionals who have access to addictive drugs. Unfortunately, substance abuse can derail a nurse from practicing competently, especially if it affects the ability to think critically at a...
Emotions always run high in medical malpractice cases, and it sometimes leads to exorbitant amounts of money sued from professionals. Tack this high price tag on the risk of losing a medical license and a doctor's financial future and career fall into erratic...
The decision to allow a licensing board hearing to be conducted via video versus in person is the licensee’s. I strongly object. Both time and in person presentations of witnesses and evidence make for a much better defense of a license in a professional disciplinary case. Call me to discuss.
NEW Pennsylvania health care monitoring – PHMP drug testing procedures during Covid-19 Emergency
Interim U.S. Guidance for Risk Assessment and Public Health Management of Healthcare Personnel with Potential Exposure in a Healthcare Setting to Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Update: This Interim Guidance was updated and archived on April 12,...
Each nurse has a different path to nursing licensure, guided by your specific state's licensing requirements. Violating those rules or regulations may lead to a suspension or revocation of your nursing license. It is important to understand the regulations in your...
I represent health care professionals in Pennsylvania’s health care monitoring program called teh PHMP, PNAP, SARPH, PHP. Some are int he program voluntarily. Some are forced. Some of my clients’ contracts have been extended from 3 to 5 to 7 years in either PNAP, SARPH, or the PHP for a minor, singular violations of their Consent Agreement or Board Order. Some of these extensions are forced or voluntarily entered. Call me.
PA Supreme Court Extends Judicial Emergency - All Courts Closed to Public Through April 30 The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has directed that the general, statewide judicial emergency declared in March is extended through April 30, 2020, and all Pennsylvania courts...
