Ala. Admin. Code r. 540-X-8-.16

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 540-X-8-.16 - Termination Of Approval Of A Collaborative Practice - Physicians And Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners

(1) Before terminating the approval of the State Board of Medical Examiners of a collaborating practice of a physician and a certified registered nurse practitioner on any of the grounds specified in this Chapter, the State Board of Medical Examiners shall conduct a hearing under the provisions of the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act, §§ 41-22-1 through 41-22-27 of the Code of Ala. 1975, and Chapter 6 of the rules of the State Board of Medical Examiners.

(2) Pursuant to the requirements of § 41-22-19(d) of the Code of Ala. 1975, the State Board of Medical Examiners may order the summary suspension of the Board's approval of the collaborating practice of a physician and a certified registered nurse practitioner for any of the reasons stated in § 34-21-88 of the Code of Ala. 1975, and Alabama Board of Medical Examiners Rule 540-X-8-.15 if the Board finds that danger to the public health, safety or welfare requires the emergency suspension.

(3) An order of summary suspension of the Board's approval of a collaborating practice of a physician and a certified registered nurse practitioner shall become effective immediately, unless otherwise stated in the order. Simultaneously with the issuance of an order of summary suspension, a proceeding for a hearing shall be instituted. The suspension may be effective for a period of not longer than one hundred and twenty (120) days.

Author: Patricia E. Shaner, Attorney for the Board of Medical Examiners.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 540-X-8-.16

New Rule: Filed April 23, 2004; effective May 28, 2004. Amended: Filed July 22, 2005; effective August 26, 2005.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-24-53, 34-21-81.