WHAT KIND OF COMPLAINTS ARE HANDLED BY THE BOARD?
The Board can discipline its licensees and limited permit holders for violating the public health and safety standards set by the legislature and the Board. Any complaint concerning these standards may be jurisdictional and could be reviewed by the Board. These include:
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Conviction of an offense involving moral turpitude or of a felony
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Violating any provision of the laws regulating the practice of respiratory care or any rule or order of the board (i.e. failing to meeting the requirements for a license or permit, or failing to meet continuing education requirements)
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Obtaining a license or permit by means of fraud, false or misleading representation, or concealment of material facts
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Being guilty of negligence or gross misconduct in the practice of respiratory care
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Violating a standard of ethical conduct adopted by the board
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Using any controlled substance or alcohol to the extent use impairs the ability to practice respiratory care at an acceptable level of competency
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Accepting commissions, rebates or other forms of remuneration for patent referrals
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Practicing in an area of respiratory care for which the person is clearly untrained or incompetent or practicing without a licensed physician’s prescription or supervision
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Employing , directing or supervising a person who is not authorized to practice respiratory care by this board
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Misrepresenting educational attainments or authorized functions for the purpose of obtaining some benefit related to the practice of respiratory care
Under certain conditions, the Board can also seek an injunction or restraining order to prevent unlawful conduct or practice.
WHAT KIND OF COMPLAINTS ARE NOT HANDLED BY THE OHIO RESPIRATORY CARE BOARD?
The Ohio Respiratory Care Board cannot:
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discipline health care providers who are licensed by another state agency, such as a physician, nurse, or physical therapist or who are not licensed by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board
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get money back that you feel is owed to you
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handle disputes between you and a health care organization, which are unrelated to the practice of respiratory care
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intervene in employee/employer disputes
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resolve questions about insurance reimbursement The Ohio Respiratory Care Board will answer any questions you may have about whether we can handle your complaint.
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