chiropractic board; complaints; training; authority
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New definitions were added for 'chiropractic assistant' and 'physical medicine modalities' to clarify the scope of practice and training requirements.
A new section mandates that board members and employees complete annual conflict-of-interest disclosure forms and specific training on open meetings and board authority.
Strict patient record retention rules were added, requiring records to be kept for six years and mandating written notice of record locations if a practice closes.
The grounds for unprofessional conduct were expanded and clarified to include specific prohibitions on sexual contact with patients, misrepresentation of cures, and unauthorized use of physical medicine modalities.
New financial regulations require the board to disclose financial interests when referring patients to diagnostic or treatment facilities.
The board is now required to refer any information indicating a licensee committed a misdemeanor or felony to law enforcement within two business days.
A new 'discipline matrix' must be maintained by the executive director to ensure consistent punishment for similar violations, which must be available to licensees under investigation.
Investigation timelines were standardized, with a requirement to complete initial reviews within 90 days and final decisions within 220 days.
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