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When does the board reinstate a license that becomes revoked d/t mental illness? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Evidence from one or more physician - designated by the board - that there is no more illness or the situation is under control What requirement may the board put upon a recovered mentally ill doctor in order to reinstate their license after they receive approval letter from physician that mental illness isn't problem anymore? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------------ Oral or written, practical or clinical examination
- Additional training with oral or written examination
- Complete diagnostic examination
- Continued treatment for self
- Restricting or limiting scope/type of practice Are you responsible for conduct of employees or other persons subject to your supervision in your place of business? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---- -------------Yes, you are responsible as the licensed individual How is excessive tx determined? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Community of local chiropractors When can you waive a co-payment ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------------- ---When it is sent in writing to the insurance company
When must you refer a patient to a different type of care? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------When it's tx outside the scope of chiropractic How long must records be kept? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 5 years after date of last tx (1 year after minor turns 18) When is a patient considered inactive? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------- -------12 months from the date of their last tx What is needed to release patient records? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---- -------------Written consent or valid legal order (court order) How long do you have to provide the board with records? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Active: immediately Inactive: 10 days (Records must be immediately accessible and shown as such to the Board Rep if requested) How long do you have to correct for inaccurate billing charges (specifically over billing) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------30 days from the time you discovered it to reissue a full reimbursement When may a patient be MUA? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- When anesthesia is administered by a CA licensed physician or surgeon
Can you appeal the Executive Officer's decision resulting from a conference contesting a letter of admonishment? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------No. The decision is FINAL. How long do you have to comply or show proof of compliance with an order of abatement after a conference contesting the letter of admonishment if the final decision is that you comply with the letter? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------30 days from the date it was mailed Do all citations have an associated fine? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------No, a citation may be issued w/o the assessment of a fine How will a citation be served? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------In writing Describe facts of violation ("...with particularity") Reference to law or regulation violated Served in person or certified US Mail Practicing w/o a license charge ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Prohibit you from getting a license for a designated "fixed" period of time Fine up to $ Two options to contest a citation (different from letter of admonishment)? --- ------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Written request to the board w/in 30 days from the DATE of the citation (not when you receive it) for a hearing May also w/in 14 days request an informal hearing with the Executive Officer
What is the process if you go through an informal hearing with the Executive Officer to contest a citation? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------- -------Conference w/in 30 days of when they receive the request Written decision w/in 14 days from the date of the informal conference Decision is FINAL If citation is dismissed - hearing will be automatically withdrawn If citation is affirmed - proceed with hearing or withdraw hearing and comply with citation How can you get an extension on an order of abatement or citation? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------After reasonable diligence, you can request, in writing, an extension from the Executive Officer. What happens if you do not comply with a citation or order of abatement from the CA board? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------If you do not comply the CA board reports it to every other board in the nation. Is there a record of resolved board violations? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Once a violation is resolved, it is part of your public record file. If a buyer, in writing, cancels a contract on a solicitation sale that was deemed not w/in the code - how long do you have to fully refund their money (for services unused)? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 20 business days When can you advertise discounted or free service? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------When you disclose the regular price
Use of drugs that is public safety concern Say you cure dx Treat dx If license is revoked/suspended - how long do you have to wait to get it re- issued? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------2 years When does a license become forfeited? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------60 days past renewal How do you renew license after renewal date but before 60 days has passed? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Completed application and double renewal fee When does a license become expired? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------- --------Last day of the birth month of licentiate When do you receive a renewal notice from the board? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------60 days prior to due date What is the license yearly renewal fee? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------- --------$ Can a DC sign death certificates? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
- Yes, a DC can sign death certificates
Who at the State Board do you contact regarding your license renewal, renewal notice, application fee and revocation? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Board Secretary What is the proper use of the title "doctor" as a chiropractor? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Must have the word "chiropractor" or D.C. in the name Ex: Dr. John Smith, D.C. or Dr. John Smith, chiropractor What parts of the body are w/in the scope of chiropractic? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Spine Joints Muscles Connective tissue What additional tools/methods can be used with chiropractic care? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Air - cold - diet Exercise - heat - light Massage - physical culture - rest - ultrasound Water - physical therapy When is it okay to diagnose using ultrasound? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------When diagnosing NMSK (neuromuscular skeletal) When is it NOT okay to use ultrasound for txt or dx? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------On a fetus (pregnant uterus)
Subpoenas file notice of defense Mail decisions on cases Where must a license be placed? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Conspicuous (obvious) place Can you copy your current license to place in a satellite office? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------No. You have to get an approved board issued license for each satellite office. How many days in advance of a sponsored event must the event be registered with the board? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 90 days How long does the board have to respond after the initial application for a sponsored event? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------15 days - either telling you registration is complete or that things need to be fixed For a sponsored event - how many days in advance does everything have to be corrected and completely registered with the board? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------30 days How long must an event holder keep the records after the even has taken place? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------5 years
How many days to provide the board with sponsored event records? --------
- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------15 days When must an event summary report be filed with the board? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------15 calendar days after the event What are the requirements for a sponsored event license from California? - --------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Doctor must be a current active license holder in another state How much is the application fee for a sponsored event participation authorization? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------$ How long does board have to respond to request for sponsored event participation? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------20 days Where can a doctor provide care if he has permission from the board through a sponsored event? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------At the sponsored event - ONLY At the sponsored event the out-of-state doctor has to post what type of notice and what is the font (yup!) ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Notice that they hold a license to practice in a state other than CA That they can only provide care at this event, California board contact information in 48-point Arial font
neuro ortho physical exam x-ray markings x-ray develop What qualifies as adequate supervision? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------- ----------Doctor in the office at least 50% of the workweek and available 100% time for questions How often are patients to be re-evaluated? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---- ------------- 30 days Who is legally allowed to own a chiropractic office/corporation? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A licensed chiropractor If the heirs of a chiro office are not licensed, what do they have to do with the office upon death of the owner? - --------CORRECT ANSWER-------------- ---Dispose of it w/in 6 months W/in 4 months they can request an extension of the 6 months if needed How long does one have to dispose of his/her shares of an office or of their practice if they become disqualified from practicing? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------90 days It is illegal to offer a student a job in a chiro office ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Yes, it is illegal to offer a student a job in a chiro office
What should a chiropractor do who knows of another chiropractor who is breaking the law according to California state board? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Report the other chiro to the executive officer of the Ca state board Consequences of a licensed doctor who becomes mentally ill --------- CORRECT ANSWER------------------ Board requires examination by board approved psychiatrist
- probation
- revoke license up to 1 year How many DC's are needed for MUA ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------ ----- 2 When can you advertise "free" services? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------- ----------When it's truly offered at no cost. If something else is needed during the visit at a fee - the patient must be informed and agree What must be included in the informed consent? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Material risk - or risk of bodily harm. Verbal and written consent When does CA provide a temporary license? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-- ---------------NEVER
If you are a CE approved course provider - how long do you have to provide the CA Board with a roster of students? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------30 days How long does a CE approved provider have to keep records? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------4 years When can a CE approved provider class instructor advertise material for students to purchase? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Outside of the classroom environment How long does a CE provider have to mail a licensee their certificate of completion of the course? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 30 days What length of time must CE classes be? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------ -----------50 minutes for 1 CE credit Can CE Course material endorse manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of chiro products? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------No, endorsements are not allowed in CE material When is CE not needed? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Inactive status First year of licensure Instructor that has taught for 1 year, teaches 8 credits 6 months out of year CE instructor (1 hour of teaching = 1 CE credit up to 24)
How many CE can you earn as an examiner on Part IV of NBCE --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------6 CE credits When are your CE exempt? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- When you have been a board member for 1 year How many CE's are needed to renew a revoked license? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The requirement (24 CE) for each year the license has not been active 1 year - 24 CE 2 years - 48 CE's ... When do you provide your CE credit certificates to the board? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------They do random audits. How long do you keep your CE certificates? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--- --------------4 years What is the consequence for a CE provider if they provide the Board with false information about the CE credits of a licensee? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Lose their provider status for up to 10 years How much is the fee to file as a corporation with the board? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------$
When does a license become cancelled? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------- ----------3 consecutive years past it's expiration date When does a license become forfeited? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------60 days past it's renewal date Requirements to renew a forfeiture license? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--- --------------Forfeiture Notice form Application for Restoration form Double the annual renewal fee ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
- CE credits for each renewal period
- have been practicing in another state with valid license and current CE credits for that state
- Passed NBCE w/in 6 mos of application Restoring inactive license requirements ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------- --------- Inactive to Active Status Application
- $313 application fee
- CE equivalent to that required for a SINGLE license renewal period (24) Restoring a cancelled license requirements ---------CORRECT ANSWER---- -------------Application for restoration of license form with one of the following
- CE credits for each renewal period
- have been practicing in another state with valid license and current CE credits for that state
- Passed NBCE w/in 6 mos of application
Disclosure required for licensure renewal ---------CORRECT ANSWER------- ----------Any convictions in the US or any other country and any traffic violations over $ Consequence of fraud ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Revoked license Who sends the letter of admonishment (scold) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Executive Officer When can you refer a patient to a lab where you have a financial gain if they go there? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------------ When it is clearly disclosed to the patient that you have a financial gain if they go to this lab
- When there are no other referrals w/in 25 miles or 40 minutes driving the shortest route If you are referring to a lab where you have a financial gain because they are the only available lab due to distance regulations and a new closer lab (where you don't have a financial gain) opens up two blocks away - how long do you have to start referring patients there? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------6 months How can you refer to another doc in a multi doctor office? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Financial gain is printed and displayed in an obvious place in the reception/waiting area What are some key points to having a chiropractic referral service? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Patient initiated responses to advertising
