15 MAC Pt. 19, R. 9.8.1
Standards of Conduct: Licensees may, at the discretion of the Board, have their license suspended,
Cite as 15 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 19, R. 9.8.1
Standards of Conduct: Licensees may, at the discretion of the Board, have their license suspended,
revoked, or denied at the time of application or renewal if the
Board determines that the licensee:
1.
Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license or
renewal of a
license to practice respiratory care.
2.
Is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits, or other causes of incompetence.
3.
Is habitually intemperate in the use of alcoholic beverage.
4.
Is addicted to, or has improperly obtained, possessed, used, or distributed habit-
forming drugs or
narcotics.
5.
Is guilty of dishonest or unethical conduct.
6.
Has practiced respiratory care after his license or permit has expired, lapsed, or
has been
suspended.
7.
Has practiced respiratory care under cover of any permit or license illegally or
fraudulently
obtained or issued.
8.
Has violated, aided, or abetted others in violation of any provision of this act.
9.
Has engaged in any conduct considered by the Board to be detrimental to the
profession of
respiratory care.
10.
Failed to disclose to an employer, upon the written request of the employer, any potential conflict
of interest, including but not limited to concurrent employment by both a Durable Medical Equipment
Company and/or a Home Health Company,
and a Hospital or Clinic.
11.
Failed to service a patient and/or equipment in a home setting as required by a
contract to which
the Licensee is a party.
12.
Has participated in a Hospital or Clinical Agency setting in a "captive referral
arrangement",
whereby patients were directed to utilize a particular supplier of
home medical equipment unless
so directed by Hospital or Clinic policy.
13.
Failed to follow the principles of ethical professional behavior.
14.
Has had a license to practice any health related profession revoked, suspended,
placed on
probation, reprimanded, or censured, in any jurisdiction.