Section 100. Disciplinary action against practitioners

A. Upon receipt of an investigative report of an alleged violation of the Act by a practitioner as defined in § 54.1-2410 of the Code of Virginia, the department, on behalf of the board, shall provide a copy of the report to the appropriate regulatory board within the department as required by subdivision 13 of § 54.1-2510 of the Code of Virginia.

B. Violations of the Act by a practitioner shall be determined by the appropriate regulatory board within the department and shall be subject to disciplinary action by that board in accordance with § 54.1-2412 D of the Code of Virginia.

C. Upon closure of a case involving an alleged violation of the Act by a practitioner, the appropriate regulatory board shall provide a copy of the final order or of the letter of dismissal of the case to the board.

D. The board shall review periodically the disposition of cases involving allegations of violation of the Act by practitioners to ensure the protection of the public and the fair and equitable treatment of health professionals, as authorized by subdivision 11 of § 54.1-2510 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR365-01-2 § 4.2, eff. March 24, 1994.

Statutory Authority

§ 54.1-2510 of the Code of Virginia.