N.H. Admin. Code § Acp 704.01

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Acp 704.01 - Discipline of Acupuncture Detoxification Specialists

The board shall, after notice and opportunity to be heard in accordance with Acp 200, impose disciplinary sanctions upon an ADS if he or she:

(a) Fails to follow the NADA ethics pledge, or an ethics pledge issued by other board-approved training programs, by engaging in any of the following behaviors:

(1) Not maintaining a professional relationship with all persons served;

(2) Drug or alcohol abuse;

(3) Breach of confidentiality;

(4) Failing to maintain the highest standards in all services provided;

(5) Claiming or implying qualifications exceeding those actually obtained;

(6) Implying competence to use acupuncture in general unless so trained and licensed;

(7) Failing to limit the practice to the NADA protocol unless permitted to perform acupuncture in general under the scope of practice of a professional license;

(8) Not using acu-detox in conjunction with appropriate counseling and supportive services as described in the NADA training or in the training approved pursuant to Acp 705; or

(9) Engaging in any other behavior that demonstrates failure to comply with the applicable ethics pledge.

(b) Fails to follow the NADA standards of competency by:

(1) Not being able to perform at least 20 treatments during a 4 hour period with good point location and technique;

(2) Not being able to explain the uses and limits of the treatment;

(3) Not being able to demonstrate sensitivity, compassion, and respect for clients;

(4) Not being able to understand the communal treatment effect and maintain an appropriate atmosphere;

(5) Not being able to demonstrate clean needle technique;

(6) Not being able to demonstrate understanding of and compliance with the limited scope of practice and other ethical principles;

(7) Not being able to demonstrate understanding of the implications of auricular acupuncture for addictions and behavioral health in the larger treatment context;

(8) Not being able to write chart notes of client status, treatment given, and client response;

(9) Not being able to demonstrate the understanding of the adjunctive nature of acu-detox and the importance of collaboration and communication with the treatment team;

(10) Not being able to demonstrate recognition of the psycho-spiritual nature of recovery and respect and support the client's internal process;

(11) Not being able to modify treatment appropriately and to respond to adverse clinical situations; or

(12) Not being able to demonstrate understanding of addictions and the NADA protocol from the perspective of basic concepts of Oriental medicine;

(c) Fails to maintain current ADS certification while engaged in the practice of acu-detox; or

(d) Has a professional license or certification in a field other than acupuncture detoxification revoked, suspended, or otherwise terminated on disciplinary grounds.

N.H. Admin. Code § Acp 704.01

Derived from Volume XXXVIII Number 32, Filed August 9, 2018, Proposed by #12575, Effective 7/20/2018, Expires 7/20/2028.