Rule 15-19-60-9.8.1 - Standards of Conduct Licensees may, at the discretion of the Board, have their license suspended, revoked, or denied at the time of application or renewal if the Board determines that the licensee:
1. Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license or renewal of a license to practice respiratory care.2. Is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits, or other causes of incompetence.3. Is habitually intemperate in the use of alcoholic beverage.4. Is addicted to, or has improperly obtained, possessed, used, or distributed habit-forming drugs or narcotics.5. Is guilty of dishonest or unethical conduct.6. Has practiced respiratory care after his license or permit has expired, lapsed, or has been suspended.7. Has practiced respiratory care under cover of any permit or license illegally or fraudulently obtained or issued.8. Has violated, aided, or abetted others in violation of any provision of this act.9. Has engaged in any conduct considered by the Board to be detrimental to the profession of respiratory care.10. Failed to disclose to an employer, upon the written request of the employer, any potential conflict of interest, including but not limited to concurrent employment by both a Durable Medical Equipment Company and/or a Home Health Company, and a Hospital or clinic.11. Failed to service a patient and/or equipment in a home setting as required by a contract to which the Licensee is a party.12. Has participated in a Hospital or Clinical Agency setting in a "captive referral arrangement", whereby patients were directed to utilize a particular supplier of home medical equipment unless so directed by Hospital or Clinic policy.13. Failed to follow the principles of ethical professional behavior.14. Has been convicted of a misdemeanor in any jurisdiction which has, as an element, misstatement, fraud, or dishonesty.15. Has been convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction.16. Has had a license to practice any health related profession revoked, suspended, placed on probation, reprimanded, or censured, in any jurisdiction.15 Miss. Code. R. 19-60-9.8.1
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-57-13.