Alaska Stat. § 08.68.334

Current through Chapter 59 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 08.68.334 - Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of certificate

The board may deny a certification to, or impose a disciplinary sanction authorized under AS 08.01.075 against, a person who

(1) has obtained or attempted to obtain certification as a nurse aide by fraud, deceit, or intentional misrepresentation;
(2) has been convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a certified nurse aide;
(3) has impersonated a registered, advanced practice registered, or practical nurse or other licensed health care provider;
(4) has intentionally or negligently engaged in conduct that has resulted in a significant risk to the health or safety of a client or in injury to a client;
(5) is incapable of working as a certified nurse aide with reasonable skill, competence, and safety for the public because of
(A) professional incompetence;
(B) addiction or severe dependency on alcohol or a drug that impairs the licensee's ability to practice safely;
(C) physical or mental disability; or
(D) other factors determined by the board;
(6) has knowingly or repeatedly failed to comply with this chapter, a regulation adopted under this chapter, or with an order of the board; or
(7) has misappropriated the property of, abused, or neglected a client.

AS 08.68.334

Amended by SLA 2016, ch. 33,sec. 16, eff. 7/1/2016.