Disciplinary action

Profession

Reporting obligation

Board / Laws

Dentist

Within 30 days, report in writing to the Board of Registration in Dentistry:

1. Any disciplinary action [as defined in 234 CMR §9.00] taken by any entity or its agent, including a(n) governmental authority, health care facility, employer, dental insurance company, or a professional dental or medical society, OR
2. Any criminal charge or conviction [as defined in 234 CMR § 2.03].

Board of Registration in Dentistry

Phone: (800) 414-0168 or
(617) 973-0971

Fax: (617) 973-0980

Genetic Counselor

Within 30 days, report in writing to the Board of Registration of Genetic Counselors any adverse action taken against your or your authorization to practice, as specified in 270 CMR §§ 4.01(11), (12), (13), and (14). This includes (but is not limited to):

1. Criminal convictions, guilty pleas, pleas of no content, or admission of sufficient facts to warrant a guilty finding of any crime (270 CMR §4.01(11))
2. Denial of, or disciplinary action against, your license or authorization to practice any trade, occupation, or profession by a governmental authority, on grounds substantially the same as those that the Board of Registration in Dentistry may use for discipline (under M.G.L. c. 112, §§ 61 and 233, 270 CMR §4.01)
3. Denial of certification or recertification as a genetic counselor by a genetic counselor certifying agency, or any adverse action against your certification.

For further detail on each of these reportable categories, see 270 CMR §§ 4.01(11), (12), (13), and (14).

Board of Registration of Genetic Counselors

Phone: (800) 414-0168 or
(617) 973-0806; TTY (617) 973-0988

Fax: (617) 973-0980

Nurse

Within 30 days, report in writing to the Board of Registration of Nursing any action against or surrender of a certificate issued by a certifying body, if related to the practice of nursing.

9.04(3). An APN who is an authorized prescriber must notify the Board in writing of any surrender, suspension, revocation, or other action affecting the APN’s federal or state-controlled substances registrations, or both, within 30 days of such action.

Board of Registration in Nursing

250 Washington Street,
Boston, MA 02108

Phone: (800) 414-0168 or
(617) 973-0900

Fax: (617) 973-0984

Pharmacist

Within 7 days, report on the Board’s Mandatory Disclosure Form (available here):

1. Any non-routine notice, correspondence, or disciplinary action (e.g. suspension, reprimand, etc.).
2. Adverse change in status of accreditation, including but not limited to, withdrawal, discontinuance, termination, revocation, suspension, probation, or warning 247 CMR § 6.15(3) [Note: Applies to pharmacies licensed under c.122 §39 (i.e. retain pharmacies) as well]
3. Discipline by the Board (based on grounds for discipline listed in 247 CMR § 10.03(1))
4. Any final action (including license surrender or resignation), including actions any against any other healthcare-related professional registration or license held by a registrant/licensee by any other governmental authority. 247 CMR 10.03(1)(z)

Within 30 days, report any criminal charges on the Board’s Mandatory Disclosure Form.

Board of Registration in Pharmacy

250 Washington Street,
Boston, MA 02108

Phone: (800) 414-0168

Fax: (617) 973-0980

Respiratory Care Therapist

Within 30 days, report any disciplinary action to the Board of Respiratory Care.

Board of Respiratory Care

250 Washington Street,
Boston, MA 02108

Phone: (800) 414-0168 or
(617) 973-0806

Fax: (617) 973-0980

Podiatrist

Within 30 days of finalization of the following actions, report in writing to the Board of Registration in Podiatry:

1. Disciplinary action by a state licensing board in another jurisdiction;
2. The denial, suspension, or revocation of staff privileges, employment, or appointment in a hospital or other health care institution;
3. Resignation from a medical staff in lieu of disciplinary action;
4. Disciplinary action taken by any governmental authority, health care facility, and/or professional medical association;
5. Having been a criminal defendant in any criminal proceeding other than minor traffic offenses;
6. Findings being made against the licensee in connection with a medical malpractice proceeding or settlement in a medical malpractice proceeding; and
7. Suspension, revocation, restriction of, or surrender of a privilege to possess, dispense, or prescribe controlled substances.

Board of Registration in Podiatry

1000 Washington Street, Suite 710,
Boston, MA 02118

Phone: (617) 701-8717

Fax: (617) 727-9932