048-16 Wyo. Code R. §§ 16-12 - Disciplinary Action

(a) The Division may take disciplinary action against a licensee or refuse to issue a license for one (1) or more of the following acts or conduct:

(i) Inability to function with reasonable skill and safety as a licensee including, but not limited to, the following reasons:

(A) Physical or mental disability;

(B) Negligence or incompetence;

(C) Substance abuse or dependency;

(D) Patient abandonment or abuse;

(E) Fraud or deceit;

(F) Violation of patient privacy or confidentiality; or

(G) Exceeding the authorized scope of practice or representing oneself to be licensed at a higher level of licensure;

(ii) Misappropriation of money or property from any source while acting as a licensee;

(iii) Felony conviction;

(iv) Misdemeanor conviction that impacts the public trust in the profession or the ability to practice as a licensee;

(v) Drug diversion for self or others;

(vi) Distribution, sale, unauthorized use, illegal possession, or manufacturing of controlled or illicit drugs;

(vii) Failure to comply with a reasonable request from the Division including, but not limited to, the failure to:

(A) Respond to an administrative complaint or notice;

(B) Respond to a request for explanation or clarification;

(C) Cooperate in an investigation; or

(D) Comply with a term, condition, or obligation imposed by the Division;

(viii) Failure to conform to the standards of acceptable and prevailing emergency medical services practice, in which case actual injury need not be established;

(ix) Failure to comply with the requirements of these rules or the Act;

(x) Knowingly aiding or abetting another in the violation of these rules or the Act;

(xi) Deceiving or attempting to deceive the Division; and

(xii) Disciplinary action in any jurisdiction related to the right to practice in a health care profession;

(xiii) Commission of a non-criminal offense as defined under Section 1 of this Chapter.

(b) Disciplinary action may include a reprimand, conditions, restrictions, non-renewal, suspension, revocation, other appropriate action, or a combination thereof.

(c) The Division may initiate investigations or proceedings under this section on its own motion or on the written or oral complaint of any person. The identity of a complainant is confidential. The Division shall make reasonable efforts to protect the identity of a complainant. The Division shall not disclose identifying information related to a complainant except upon waiver by the complainant, court order, request of law enforcement, or request of the Attorney General's Office.

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048-16 Wyo. Code R. §§ 16-12

Adopted, Eff. 8/13/2018.