Current through Chapter 61 of the 2024 Legislative Session and 2024 Executive Orders 125, 133 through 135
Section 08.68.334 - Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of certificateThe 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.Amended by SLA 2016, ch. 33,sec. 16, eff. 7/1/2016.