Section Med 408.03 - Disciplinary Sanctions(a) Other than immediate license suspensions authorized by RSA 329:18-b, the board shall impose disciplinary sanctions only: (1) After prior notice and an opportunity to be heard; or(2) Pursuant to a mutually agreed upon settlement or consent decree.(b) After finding that misconduct has occurred, the board shall impose any disciplinary sanction authorized by RSA 329:17, VI, if, after considering the factors in (c) below, the board determines that disciplinary sanctions are warranted.(c) Before imposing disciplinary sanctions, the board shall consider the following factors: (1) The seriousness of the offense;(2) The licensee's prior disciplinary record;(3) The licensee's state of mind at the time of the offense;(4) The licensee's acknowledgment of his or her wrongdoing;(5) The licensee's willingness to cooperate with the board's investigation;(6) The purpose of the rule or statute violated;(7) The potential harm to public health and safety;(8) The deterrent effect upon other practitioners; and(9) The nature and extent of the enforcement activities required of the board as a result of the offense.(d) Copies of board orders imposing disciplinary sanctions, including all settlement agreements or consent decrees, shall be sent to the licensing body of each state in which the licensee is licensed and to such other entities, organizations, associations, or boards as are required to be notified under applicable state or federal law. The board administrator shall also issue a press release to news organizations providing a summary of any and all disciplinary actions taken.N.H. Admin. Code § Med 408.03
(See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Med 500) #8945, eff 7-18-07; ss by #9900, eff 4-12-11 (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Med 400)
Amended by Volume XL Number 7, Filed February 13, 2020, Proposed by #12972, Effective 1/10/2020, Expires 1/10/2030