3 Colo. Code Regs. § 713-1.12

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 3 CCR 713-1.12 - REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTIONS 12-30-204(8)(f) AND 12-30-206(2)(b)(I), C.R.S., AND OF THE FEDERAL HEALTH CARE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1986, AS AMENDED

A.Basis: The authority for promulgation of rules and regulations by the Colorado Medical Board ("Board") is set forth in sections 24-4-103, 12-30-201(1)(a), 12-30-203(1)(b), 12-30-203(3)(a), and 12-30-208(2), C.R.S.

B.Purpose: These rules have been adopted by the Board to clarify reporting requirements so that the Board is able to effectively and efficiently utilize and allow professional review committees and governing boards, in order to meet the Board's responsibilities under Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 12, Article 240. These Rules will enable the Board to more effectively regulate the conduct of the practice of medicine by encouraging prompt, accurate, and complete reporting by governing boards of authorized entities and their professional review committees.

C. Reporting to the Board is required:

1. As obligated under:

a. The federal "Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986", as amended as required by section 12-30-208(2), C.R.S.; and

b. The Professional Review of Health Care Providers as required by sections 12-30-204(7)(f) and 12-30-204(10), C.R.S.; and

c. The Professional Review of Health Care Providers Act as required by section 12-30-206(2)(b)(I), C.R.S.

2. In response to a subpoena issued by the Board in accordance to section 12-30-204(11), C.R.S.

D.Reporting: In order to be considered in compliance with the reporting requirements of this Rule:

1. Reports required under part (A)(1)(a) and (b) of this Rule, must be submitted to the Board within thirty calendar days of the reportable recommendation, finding, or adverse action.

2. Reports required under part (A)(1)(c) of this Rule, the report must be submitted to the Board no later than the first day of March of each year for the information from the preceding calendar year.

3. Paper copies of reports must be sent to the Board's office by U.S. mail or via electronic mail to the Program Director of the Colorado Medical Board.

4. The Board delegates authority to the Program Director of the Colorado Medical Board to receive the reporting information on its behalf and to resolve reporting discrepancies and irregularities directly with the reporting entity.

3 CCR 713-1.12

Adopted: 05/16/2013, Effective: 07/15/2013

46 CR 12, June 25, 2023, effective 7/15/2023