Laws and Regs. Related to General Business Practices: Disciplinary Action Flashcards
Which of these is not a BOP cause for disciplinary action?
a. Conviction of a crime related to the duties of a psychologist
b. Advertising one’s services via flier in a local grocery store
c. Use of a controlled substance, drug or alcohol in a manner dangerous to the public, or impairing the work of the psychologist
d. Fradulently misrepresenting one’s license
b.
Which of these is not a BOP cause for disciplinary action?
a. Impersonating another person holding a license
b. Using fraud or deception in applying for license
c. Applying for license renewal on the second to last day of the two-year licensure period
d. Paying or receiving fees for client referrals
c.
Which of these is not a BOP cause for disciplinary action?
a. Taking all CEs within the first calendar month of one’s license renewal period
b. Willful, unauthorized communication of confidential information
c. Being grossly negligent
d. Having one’s license by another state suspended or revoked.
a.
Which of these is not a BOP cause for disciplinary action?
a. Commiting any dishonest, corrupt, or fraudulent act
b. Conducting therapy while walking with one’s client in an outdoor (but secluded) setting
c. Any sexual abuse or sexual relations with a patient or former patient within two years of termination
d. Functioning outside of one’s field of competence
b.
Which of these is not a BOP cause for disciplinary action?
a. Failure to submit verfication of SPE for a supervisee to the board
b. Repeated acts of negligence
c. Teaching a course in cooking in one’s spare time
c.
When a therapist has been found guilty of _________________________, the BOP may refuse to issue a registration or license, may issue a registration or license with terms and conditions, or may suspend or revoke a registration or license.
Unprofessional conduct.
Minor violations are usually subject to ___________________; these (except for citations and fines) remain confidential from the public. More serious violations are immediately referred for _______________.
- Non-disciplinary actions
- Formal investigation
If formal investigation finds support for allegations of serious psychologist misconduct, the BOP submits the case to ______________________; if formal disciplinary action results, this becomes ___________________.
- The Attorney General
- Public information
Non-disciplinary actions include:
- Mediation
- _____________ letter
- Letter of warning
- Educational __________
- Citation
- __________
- Educational letter
- Educational review
- Fine
___________________: This takes place when it is determined that there was no clear violation of the law, but rather a misunderstanding occured between the consumer and provider (e.g., billing misunderstanding).
Mediation.
__________________________: These are sent when there has been a minor departure in the standard of care, yet no harm has actually occurred; they typically summarize the complaint and recommend behavior change to avoid future complaints.
Education letter.
___________________: When a minor infraction has occurred, yet no harm has resulted, the BOP may send this. It describes the complaint, summarizes the relevant law, and warns that if the situation recurs, formal action might result.
Letter of warning.
______________________: This is voluntary. When the BOP has serious concerns about a licensee, or a significant violation has occurred yet there were insufficient grounds to forward the case to the Attorney General, the licensee is invited to meet with the investigator, expert, or BOP staff to discuss issues of concern in an educational forum.
Educational Review.
______________________: These are used for less serious violations, such as false advertising. Fines range from $100 to $2500 per violation. It is not considered a disciplinary action, yet it becomes public record.
Citations and Fines.
Disciplinary Actions may include:
- A Letter of Reprimand
- A _____________ Agreement
- Probation
- ______________
- Surrender of License
- ______________
- Two-Step
- Suspension
- Revocation