HAR §12-14-19. Revocation of certification, registration, or both

The director may revoke the certification of a provider or the registration of a specialist, or both, for a period up to two years if following an investigation, to include an opportunity for the specialist or provider, or both, to respond, the director finds that the provider or specialist, or both, knowingly failed: (1) To comply with section 386-25, HRS, or this chapter; (2) To fulfill any obligation in providing the vocational rehabilitation services prescribed in the approved plan; or (3) To provide any vocational rehabilitation services required by the employee during the length of the program. The provider or specialist shall be notified by written determination of the revocation of certification or registration. The provider or specialist may request a reconsideration and hearing as defined in section 12-14-48, or the provider or specialist within ten days of the determination may file a written request for a hearing. The provider or specialist may appeal the director's decision as provided by section 12-14- 49. The provider or specialist may continue to provide services to enrolled employees, but shall not accept new or transferred cases until such final decision is rendered. [Eff. 1/l/81; am 1/28/85; am 4/12/93] (Auth: HRS §386-72) (Imp: HRS §386-25) §12-14-20 Revocation of certification or registration of a certified rehabilitation provider or registered rehabilitation specialist. The director may revoke a provider's certification or specialist's registration for a period of up to two years pursuant to section 12-14-19 or take action as defined in section 12-14-21 for infractions such as: (1) Knowingly providing false or misleading information during the enrollment process; (2) Failure, neglect, or refusal to comply with Chapter 386, HRS; (3) Failure, neglect, or refusal to comply with the department's written rules, determinations, or decisions; (4) Failure, neglect, or refusal to submit complete, adequate, and detailed reports as defined in this chapter; (5) Failure, neglect, or refusal to respond to the director's written request for additional reports; (6) Repeated submission of false or misleading reports; (7) Collusion with any other person, including workers, to submit false or misleading information; (8) Submission of inaccurate or misleading bills; (9) Charging or attempting to charge an employee for services authorized by the carrier or self-insured employer; (10) Conviction in any court for any offense involving moral turpitude, in which case the record of the conviction constitutes conclusive evidence; (11) Repeated acts of gross misconduct in the provision of vocational rehabilitation services; 10 (12) Repeated acts that involve conflicts of interest; (13) Declaration of mental incompetence by a court of competent jurisdiction; (14) Failure to comply with any state or federal laws relating to employment practices; or (15) Failure to provide vocational rehabilitation services as required by the employee during the length of the program and or as prescribed in the vocational rehabilitation plan. The provider or specialist may request for reconsideration and hearing of the director's determination as provided by section 12-14-48. [Eff. 1/28/85; am 4/12/93] (Auth: HRS §386-72) (Imp: HRS §386-25)