There are few words that strike fear in the hearts of hospital administrators faster than “never event.” One reason for this is that in addition to leaving the doctor, nurse and facility involved wide open to litigation, many of these never events are not reimbursable...
Month: July 2021
Do teachers need to be licensed in the state where they teach?
Teachers clearly need to have a license if they want to do more than substitute teaching. But do they need to have that license in California if they want to teach here, or is a license from another state good enough? For instance, say you went to school in Texas and...
Foster parents: Get ready to defend your license
To run a foster home, prospective foster parents need to be licensed. The process is long, requiring a licensed worker to come to the home and meet the family. There are requirements for safety and space. There are also personal requirements based on the child....
Accused of long-term care abuse or misconduct? Protect your license
There are all kinds of issues that could lead to a professional losing their license. Being found guilty of allegations of misconduct, such as negligence, drug or alcohol abuse or fraud, could all lead to a license suspension or revocation. As a long-term caregiver,...