216-40-05 R.I. Code R. § 21.4

Current through June 20, 2024

Section 216-RICR-40-05-21.4 - Grounds for Suspension, Practices && Procedures, and Privileged Communications

21.4.1Grounds for Suspension or Revocation of Licenses

A. All complaints concerning a licensee's professional practice shall be received by the Department in writing or by videotape. Each complaint received shall be logged, recording at a minimum the following information:

1. Licensee's name;

2. Name of the complaining party;

3. Date of incident; and

4. Statement of complaint.

B. The Board may recommend to the Director the issuance, renewal, or revocation of a license, or suspension, placement on probation, censure or reprimand of a licensee, or such other disciplinary action as the Board may deem appropriate, for conduct as set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-71-13 and in addition, for unprofessional conduct.

1. Unprofessional conduct is defined as including, but not limited to:

a. The use of any false or fraudulent statement in any document connected with the practice of interpreting or transliterating for the deaf ;

b. The willful violation of a privileged communication;

c. The willful violation of confidentiality;

d. Knowingly performing any act which in any way aids or assists an unlicensed person to practice interpreting or transliterating for the deaf in violation of the Act;

e. The practice of interpreting or transliterating for the deaf under a false or assumed name;

f. The advertising for the practice of interpreting or transliterating for the deaf/Deaf in a deceptive or unethical manner;

g. Habitual intoxication or addiction to the use of drugs or performing the duties and functions of an interpreter for the deaf while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs;

h. Presenting an unprofessional or otherwise distracting appearance that interferes with the provision of services to the client;

i. Repeated violations of any of the rules or regulations of the Department or the violation of any section of the Act;

j. Gross incompetence in the practice of his/her profession; or

k. Repeated acts of gross misconduct in the practice of his/her profession.

21.4.2Practices and Procedures

All hearings and reviews required under the provisions of the Act, shall be held in accordance with the provisions of the rules and regulations pertaining to Practices and Procedures Before the Rhode Island Department of Health (Part 10-05-4 of this Title) and Access to Public Records (Part 10-05-1 of this Title).

21.4.3Privileged Communications

Privileged communications of licensed interpreters are pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-71-18.

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