How Could Proposed Changes To Michigan’s Professional Licensing Rules Affect You?
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Aug, 2020
Last month Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) held a public hearing to receive comments on proposed changes to the professional licensing disciplinary rules. These proposed rules would not only affect healthcare professionals but would also impact how healthcare attorneys represent clients facing licensing investigations and actions. When the rules are finalized, The […]
COVID-19 – Governor Whitmer Issues Executive Order To Temporarily Relax Scope of Practice
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Mar, 2020
Recently Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order No. 2020-30 (COVID-19) temporary suspending scope of practice, supervision, and delegation requirements to allow licensed, registered and certified health care professionals to provide necessary medical services to support the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This Executive Order applies to healthcare professionals working in: Ambulance operations, aircraft transport operations, […]
Are You Ready For Your Next Job Interview?
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jan, 2020
Are you interviewing for your first professional position or are you looking to interview for a promotion? If so, Elite Healthcare provides some interviewing tips regardless of your professional credentials and training. Following these tips may result in a better interview experience and outcome. Offer a firm handshake and friendly smile, as well as a […]
Category: Professional Development
ANA-Michigan’s Position Statement on Preventing Workplace Violence
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Dec, 2019
As of June 2019, 36 states have established or increased legal penalties for the assault of nurses and other healthcare providers. In addition to these states, nine other states require healthcare organizations to provide workplace violence programs. Michigan neither specifies legal penalties nor workplace violence program requirements for healthcare organizations. According to Occupational Safety and […]
Category: News & Updates, Nursing, Professional Development
What Happens If My Professional License Is Sanctioned?
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Mar, 2019
Once an investigation is completed, the licensure matter is reviewed by the Bureau of Professional Licensing to determine whether the health care professional’s actions or inactions violated Michigan’s public health code. The Bureau of Professional Licensing may take any number of actions such as: closing the file if the investigation did not show a violation […]
Are You Properly Maintaining Patient Records As Required by Michigan Law?
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Aug, 2018
In a rare announcement, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (“LARA”) announced that it has been receiving complaints from consumers who are unable to obtain their medical records from health care providers. LARA has recently published a reminder to licensed or registered health care providers of their obligation to keep and maintain records […]
Are You Productive In The Office? If Not, Learn How To Address Common Efficiency Killers
Posted by Donna Craig in Jul, 2018
At Marysville Primary Care, the physicians have a good idea of what awaits them each day before seeing their first patients. The four doctors at the Ohio-based practice take a look at their schedule at least one day ahead of time, communicating any concerns with two nurse practitioners and other staff members — all in the name of increased efficiency.
Category: Professional Development
Post Tagged with Advance Practice Registered Nurse, Donna Craig, Health Professionals, Physician, The Health Law Center Could You Be Facing A Professional Licensure Investigation? Part II
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jun, 2018
The American Nurses Association – Michigan Chapter’ in its Summer newsletter, published the second of the four-part series discussing professional licensure investigations, and health care professionals’ rights when advised that such investigation have been initiated. In this second article, the health care professional’s rights and the importance of preparing for the investigator’s interview are […]
ANA Publishes Ethical Guidance on Caring for Patients Experiencing Pain
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in May, 2018
The American Nurses Association has published a position statement to provide ethical guidance and support to nurses as they fulfill their responsibility to provide optimal care to persons experiencing pain. The national debate on the appropriate use of opioids highlights the complexities of providing optimal management of pain and the suffering it causes. While effective […]
Category: News & Updates, Nursing, Opioid Epidemic, Professional Development
Violating New Michigan Controlled Substance and Opioid Prescribing Laws Could Result in Licensure Actions
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Apr, 2018
In an effort to address current opioid abuse, Michigan has enacted a series of laws which impact the prescribing and dispensing of scheduled controlled substances. While these laws also impact veterinarians, comments are limited to those who prescribe and dispense to human patients. Failure to comply with these new laws may form the basis for […]
Category: Licensure, Michigan Legal Updates, Opioid Epidemic
Post Tagged with APRN, Donna Craig, Health Professionals, Opioid, Physician, Professional Licensure Actions, The Health Law Center 
