Haw. Code R. § 11-177.1-40 - Determination of suspension or revocation

The determination of whether a suspension or revocation will be imposed shall be consistent with the seriousness of the misconduct based upon consideration of the following:

(1) Actual or potential patient harm;

(2) Severity of actual or potential harm;

(3) Presence or absence of a pattern of misconduct;

(4) Previous instance(s) of misconduct;

(5) Intent;

(6) Impairment and willingness to address such impairment;

(7) Level of continued risk to patients and the certified substance abuse counselor profession as a whole;

(8) Actions taken by the counselor and other parties to mitigate actual or potential harm;

(9) Extenuating circumstances or contributing factors; and

(10) Ability to provide or continue to provide competent substance abuse counseling services.

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Haw. Code R. § 11-177.1-40

[Eff 6/04/01; comp DEC 16 2010] (Auth: HRS § 321-196) (Imp: HRS § 321-193)