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New Jersey considers discipline for misinformation

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline,

Oct 2

A bill being proposed in New Jersey would allow licensing boards to discipline health care practitioners for the dissemination of misinformation....

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NMC outlines changes in response to internal culture review

Posted In: Administration, Discr in Regulation,

Oct 2

A July 20204 review into the Nursing and Midwifery Council in the UK revealed a culture of bullying, racism, and toxicity, leading to meetings with...

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Model legislation for military spouse licensure

Posted In: Mobility, Model Legislation,

Oct 2

The Commerce, Insurance, and Economic Development Task Force of the American Legislative Exchange Council has unanimously approved model legislation...

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Alabama board: legislative hearing on settlement agreements

Posted In: Administration, Performance/Legislative,

Oct 2

The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners appeared before the Joint Sunset Committee and faced questions over their authority to enter into settlement...

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California joins states mandating textured hair education for cosmetology

Posted In: Cultural Competence, Education & Training,

Oct 2

A new law in California requires textured hair education as part of cosmetology licensure requirements. Over 200 cosmetology schools and...

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Rhode Island issues guidance for medical spas

Posted In: Facilities Regulation, Scope of Practice, Standards of Practice, Unlicensed Practice,

Oct 2

In response to an increase in medical spas and IV therapy businesses, the Rhode Island Department of Health has released guidance on their...

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Pennsylvania considers temporary fix for compact barriers

Posted In: Mobility,

Sep 26

A bill under consideration in Pennsylvania would allow licensing boards to create 3-year temporary regulations in order to fully implement...

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Law Society of Ontario annual report released

Posted In: Continuing Competence, Cultural Competence, Reducing Barriers to, Technology,

Sep 26

The Law Society of Ontario has released their annual report, highlighting several initiatives: LSO Connects communications platform for...

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New Jersey establishes background cheks for newly regulated professions

Posted In: Entry to Practice, Reg of New Professions,

Sep 26

A new bill in New Jersey establishes background check requirements for applied behavioral analysts, art therapists, dieticians, and nutritionists....

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Washington requires health equity classes for health professionals

Posted In: Continuing Competence, Education & Training, Implicit Bias in Reg,

Sep 26

Health professionals in Washington are now required to complete health equity classes as part of continuing education requirements. "The health...

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Jordan implements online licensure for health professionals

Posted In: Technology,

Sep 18

The Jordanian Ministry of Health has completed the automation of licensing services for 54 health professions, allowing Jordanian health...

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Texas considers state instead of national exam for psychologists

Posted In: Examination Issues, Workforce/Access Shortage,

Sep 18

Texas is leading an initiative to streamline the certification process for mental health professionals, proposing a state-administered exam that...

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