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A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF THE COLORADO MEDICAL BOARD
Dr. Donna M. Baldwin
PRESIDENT'S CORNER
PRESIDENT'S CORNER
Are you delegating your license away?
Are you delegating your license away?
Did you know that when a physician delegates a medical service to an unlicensed person, it is as if the physician is performing the service himself or herself? Physicians are held to specific requirements regarding the delegation and supervision of medical services to unlicensed persons pursuant to the Medical Practice Act and the Colorado Medical Board’s Rule 800. If you delegate any medical service such as certain medical spa procedures, protect your license by understanding Rule 800.
Legislative changes abound
Legislative changes abound
Governor Jared Polis signed a variety of bills affecting professionals regulated by the Board. All licensees were sent an email by the CMB informing them about these new state laws. The summaries of the 2019 legislation can be found on the Board's website.
The Board also adopted Rule 400 at a permanent rulemaking hearing in August: Rules and Regulations Regarding the Licensure of and Practice by Physician Assistants.
Additionally, the recodification of all Professions and Occupations under DORA's auspices are now complete, including statutory cite changes relating specifically to the Medical Practice Act. All rules, laws and policies are available on the CMB website.
New faces in new places
New faces in new places
The Colorado Medical Board recently welcomed three new additions: Roland Flores, Jr. M.D. (Panel B, Professional Member), Lesley C. Brooks, M.D. (Panel A, Professional Member), and Julie Ann Cortez, PA-C (Licensing Panel). Read their bios to learn more about their backgrounds here.
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Duty to Report affects licensees
Duty to Report affects licensees
Most licensees, including physicians, physician assistants, and anesthesiologist assistants, have a duty to report any licensee known, or upon information or belief, to have committed unprofessional conduct as defined in state law.
Specifically, the Medical Practice Act, §12-240-125(3), C.R.S., states:
Licensees have the duty to report to the board any licensee known, or upon information and belief, to have violated any of the provisions of section 12-240-121 (1); except that a licensee who is treating another licensee for a behavioral, mental health, or substance use disorder or the excessive use of any habit-forming drug, shall not have a duty to report his or her patient unless, in the opinion of the treating licensee, the impaired licensee presents a danger to himself, herself, or others.
DIVISION MEETINGS & EVENTS
DIVISION MEETINGS & EVENTS
The Colorado Medical Board makes an effort to have all public meetings live and available via webcast. Find the meeting or event you are interested in attending on the calendar, click on more details and follow the directions to sign up.
And, a reminder: please remember to keep your address updated with the Board and the Health Professions Profile Program (HPPP).
HELP WANTED: PROVIDE BOARD GUIDANCE
HELP WANTED: PROVIDE BOARD GUIDANCE
Experts assist the Board by providing reviews and opinions on Board cases. Currently, the Board is recruiting all types of specialties to serve in this expert capacity. This is an excellent opportunity to give back to your profession, help your community, and gain valuable experience. To learn more about the application process, contact the Board at dora_medicalboard@state.co.us or download the Consultant Application.
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