Rule 24.151.2301 - UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT(1) It is unprofessional conduct for licensed hearing aid dispensers to: (a) violate a federal, state, or local law or rule relating to the conduct of the profession;(b) initiate telephone contact without first identifying the dispenser's name and company, or making more than one contact, unless the person specifically requests further contact;(c) contact a person more than once who has a hearing aid still under warranty, unless:(i) contact is made by the original dispenser; or(ii) the person specifically requests the additional contact;(d) perform services outside the licensee's area of training, expertise, competence, or scope of practice or licensure;(e) fail to adequately supervise, manage, train, or control auxiliary staff or supervisees;(f) discontinue professional services, unless:(i) services are completed;(ii) the person requests the discontinuation;(iii) alternative or replacement services are arranged; or(iv) the person is given reasonable opportunity to arrange alternative or replacement services;(g) delegate a professional task to an unqualified person;(h) fail to obtain informed consent when warranted;(i) physically or verbally abuse a patient; and(j) fail to account for funds received in connection with any services rendered or to be rendered.Mont. Admin. r. 24.151.2301
NEW, 2023 MAR p. 1558, Eff. 11/4/2023AUTH: 37-16-202, MCA; IMP: 37-16-411, MCA