AB64,846,54 448.60 (1) “Affiliated credentialing board" “Board" means the podiatry
5affiliated credentialing
medical examining board.
AB64,1997 6Section 1997. 448.60 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,846,117 448.60 (3) “Podiatrist" means an individual possessing the degree of doctor of
8podiatric medicine or doctor of surgical chiropody or equivalent degree as determined
9by the affiliated credentialing board, and holding a license to practice podiatry or
10podiatric medicine and surgery granted by the affiliated credentialing board under
11this subchapter
.
AB64,1998 12Section 1998. 448.60 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,846,1513 448.60 (5) “Unprofessional conduct" means an act or attempted act of
14commission or omission, as defined by the affiliated credentialing board by rule
15under s. 448.695 (1), or an act by a podiatrist in violation of ch. 450 or 961.
AB64,1999 16Section 1999. 448.63 (1) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,846,1817 448.63 (1) (intro.) Subject to sub. (4), the affiliated credentialing board shall
18grant a license as a podiatrist to a person who does all of the following:
AB64,2000 19Section 2000. 448.63 (1) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,846,2220 448.63 (1) (c) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322 , and 111.335, submits evidence
21satisfactory to the affiliated credentialing board that the applicant does not have an
22arrest or conviction record.
AB64,2001 23Section 2001. 448.63 (1) (d) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,846,2524 448.63 (1) (d) (intro.) Submits evidence satisfactory to the affiliated
25credentialing
board of all of the following:
AB64,2002
1Section 2002. 448.63 (1) (d) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,847,62 448.63 (1) (d) 1. That the applicant is a graduate of a school of podiatric
3medicine and surgery approved by the affiliated credentialing board and possesses
4a diploma from such school conferring the degree of doctor of podiatric medicine, or
5equivalent degree as determined by the affiliated credentialing board, unless the
6affiliated credentialing board waives these requirements under sub. (2).
AB64,2003 7Section 2003. 448.63 (1) (d) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,847,118 448.63 (1) (d) 2. That the applicant has completed 2 years of postgraduate
9training in a program approved by the affiliated credentialing board or one year of
10postgraduate training in a program approved by the affiliated credentialing board
11if the one-year postgraduate training was completed by June 1, 2010.
AB64,2004 12Section 2004. 448.63 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,847,1513 448.63 (2) (intro.) The affiliated credentialing board may waive the
14requirement under sub. (1) (d) 1. for an applicant who establishes, to the satisfaction
15of the affiliated credentialing board, all of the following:
AB64,2005 16Section 2005. 448.63 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,847,1817 448.63 (3) The affiliated credentialing board may promulgate rules providing
18for various classes of temporary licenses to practice podiatry.
AB64,2006 19Section 2006. 448.63 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,847,2520 448.63 (4) The affiliated credentialing board may grant a limited license to an
21applicant for a license under sub. (1) if the affiliated credentialing board finds that
22the applicant has not demonstrated adequate education, training or performance on
23any past examination or in any past practice, and that, based upon considerations
24of public health and safety, the applicant does not qualify for full licensure under sub.
25(1).
AB64,2007
1Section 2007. 448.64 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,848,42 448.64 (1) The affiliated credentialing board shall conduct or arrange for
3examinations for podiatrist licensure at least semiannually and at times and places
4determined by the affiliated credentialing board.
AB64,2008 5Section 2008. 448.64 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,848,116 448.64 (3) The affiliated credentialing board may not require an applicant to
7take an oral examination or an examination to test proficiency in the English
8language for the sole reason that the applicant was educated at a podiatry school that
9is not in the United States if the applicant establishes, to the satisfaction of the
10affiliated credentialing board, that he or she satisfies the requirements under s.
11448.63 (2).
AB64,2009 12Section 2009. 448.64 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,848,1513 448.64 (4) The affiliated credentialing board may require an applicant who
14fails to appear for or to complete an examination under this section to reapply for
15licensure before being admitted to a subsequent examination.
AB64,2010 16Section 2010. 448.64 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,848,2417 448.64 (5) An applicant who fails to pass an examination under this section
18may request reexamination, and may be reexamined not more than twice at not less
19than 4-month intervals, and shall pay a reexamination fee for each reexamination.
20An applicant who fails to pass an examination on the 2nd such reexamination may
21not be admitted to further examination until the applicant reapplies for licensure
22and submits evidence that shows, to the satisfaction of the affiliated credentialing
23board, that he or she has completed additional education or received additional
24professional training.
AB64,2011 25Section 2011. 448.655 (1) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,849,3
1448.655 (1) (intro.) A licensed podiatrist shall annually submit to the affiliated
2credentialing
board evidence satisfactory to the affiliated credentialing board that
3the podiatrist satisfies one of the following:
AB64,2012 4Section 2012. 448.655 (1) (b) 3. a. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,849,75 448.655 (1) (b) 3. a. At least the minimum amount of malpractice liability
6insurance coverage that is required under the laws of the state in which the affiliated
7credentialing
board determines that his or her principal place of practice is located.
AB64,2013 8Section 2013. 448.655 (1) (b) 3. b. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,849,149 448.655 (1) (b) 3. b. If the podiatrist is not required under the laws of the state
10in which the affiliated credentialing board determines that his or her principal place
11of practice is located to have in effect a minimum amount of malpractice liability
12insurance coverage, at least the minimum amount of malpractice liability insurance
13coverage that the affiliated credentialing board determines is necessary to protect
14the public.
AB64,2014 15Section 2014. 448.655 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,849,1816 448.655 (2) (intro.) For purposes of sub. (1), a podiatrist's principal place of
17practice is not in this state if the affiliated credentialing board determines that,
18during the following 12 months, any of the following applies:
AB64,2015 19Section 2015. 448.655 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,849,2220 448.655 (3) The affiliated credentialing board may suspend, revoke, or refuse
21to issue or renew the license of a podiatrist who fails to procure or to submit proof of
22the malpractice liability insurance coverage required under sub. (1).
AB64,2016 23Section 2016. 448.665 of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,850,9 24448.665 Continuing education. The affiliated credentialing board shall
25promulgate rules establishing requirements and procedures for licensees to

1complete continuing education programs or courses of study in order to qualify for
2renewal of a license granted under this subchapter. The rules shall require a licensee
3to complete at least 30 hours of continuing education programs or courses of study
4within each 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal date specified under
5s. 440.08 (2) (a). The affiliated credentialing board may waive all or part of these
6requirements for the completion of continuing education programs or courses of
7study if the affiliated credentialing board determines that prolonged illness,
8disability or other exceptional circumstances have prevented a licensee from
9completing the requirements.
AB64,2017 10Section 2017. 448.675 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,850,2211 448.675 (1) (a) The affiliated credentialing board shall investigate allegations
12of unprofessional conduct and negligence in treatment by a licensee. Information
13contained in reports filed with the affiliated credentialing board under s. 49.45 (2)
14(a) 12r., 50.36 (3) (b), 609.17, or 632.715, or under 42 CFR 1001.2005, shall be
15investigated by the affiliated credentialing board. Information contained in a report
16filed with the affiliated credentialing board under s. 50.36 (3) (c) may, within the
17discretion of the affiliated credentialing board, be used as the basis of an
18investigation of a person named in the report. The affiliated credentialing board may
19require a licensee to undergo and may consider the results of a physical, mental, or
20professional competency examination if the affiliated credentialing board believes
21that the results of the examination may be useful to the affiliated credentialing board
22in conducting its investigation.
AB64,2018 23Section 2018. 448.675 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,851,1224 448.675 (1) (b) After an investigation, if the affiliated credentialing board finds
25that there is probable cause to believe that the person is guilty of unprofessional

1conduct or negligence in treatment, the affiliated credentialing board shall hold a
2hearing on such conduct. The affiliated credentialing board may require a licensee
3to undergo and may consider the results of a physical, mental, or professional
4competency examination if the affiliated credentialing board believes that the
5results of the examination may be useful to the affiliated credentialing board in
6conducting its hearing. A finding by a court that a podiatrist has acted negligently
7in treating a patient is conclusive evidence that the podiatrist is guilty of negligence
8in treatment. A certified copy of the order of a court is presumptive evidence that the
9finding of negligence in treatment was made. The affiliated credentialing board
10shall render a decision within 90 days after the date on which the hearing is held or,
11if subsequent proceedings are conducted under s. 227.46 (2), within 90 days after the
12date on which those proceedings are completed.
AB64,2019 13Section 2019. 448.675 (1) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,851,2514 448.675 (1) (c) After a disciplinary hearing, the affiliated credentialing board
15may, when it determines that a court has found that a person has been negligent in
16treating a patient or when it finds a person guilty of unprofessional conduct or
17negligence in treatment, do one or more of the following: warn or reprimand that
18person, or limit, suspend, or revoke a license granted by the affiliated credentialing
19board
under this subchapter to that person. The affiliated credentialing board may
20condition the removal of limitations on a license, or the restoration of a suspended
21or revoked license, upon obtaining minimum results specified by the affiliated
22credentialing
board on a physical, mental, or professional competency examination
23if the affiliated credentialing board believes that obtaining the minimum results is
24related to correcting one or more of the bases upon which the limitation, suspension,
25or revocation was imposed.
AB64,2020
1Section 2020. 448.675 (1) (cg) of the statutes is created to read:
AB64,852,62 448.675 (1) (cg) The affiliated credentialing board may, in addition to or in lieu
3of any disciplinary action under par. (c), assess a forfeiture of not more than $1,000
4for each separate offense against a person who is guilty of unprofessional conduct or
5negligence in treatment if the violation presents a serious risk to public health or
6public safety. Each day of continued violation constitutes a separate offense.
AB64,2021 7Section 2021. 448.675 (1) (d) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,852,98 448.675 (1) (d) 2. Appear before the affiliated credentialing board or its officers
9or agents at such times and places designated by the affiliated credentialing board.
AB64,2022 10Section 2022. 448.675 (1) (d) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,852,1211 448.675 (1) (d) 3. Fully disclose to the affiliated credentialing board or its
12officers or agents the nature of the person's practice and conduct.
AB64,2023 13Section 2023. 448.675 (1) (d) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,852,1514 448.675 (1) (d) 4. Fully comply with the limits placed on his or her practice and
15conduct by the affiliated credentialing board.
AB64,2024 16Section 2024. 448.675 (1) (d) 5. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,852,1817 448.675 (1) (d) 5. Obtain additional training, education, or supervision
18required by the affiliated credentialing board.
AB64,2025 19Section 2025. 448.675 (1) (d) 6. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,852,2020 448.675 (1) (d) 6. Cooperate with the affiliated credentialing board.
AB64,2026 21Section 2026. 448.675 (1) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,853,222 448.675 (1) (e) Unless a suspended license is revoked during the period of
23suspension, upon expiration of the period of suspension the affiliated credentialing
24board shall reinstate the person's license, except that the affiliated credentialing

1board may, as a condition precedent to the reinstatement of the license, require the
2person to pass the examinations required for the original grant of the license.
AB64,2027 3Section 2027. 448.675 (1) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,853,64 448.675 (1) (f) The affiliated credentialing board shall comply with rules of
5procedure for the investigation, hearing, and action promulgated by the department
6under s. 440.03 (1).
AB64,2028 7Section 2028. 448.675 (1) (g) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,853,118 448.675 (1) (g) Nothing in this subsection prohibits the affiliated credentialing
9board, in its discretion, from investigating and conducting disciplinary proceedings
10on allegations of unprofessional conduct by a licensee when the allegations of
11unprofessional conduct may also constitute allegations of negligence in treatment.
AB64,2029 12Section 2029. 448.675 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,854,413 448.675 (2) Suspension pending hearing. The affiliated credentialing board
14may summarily suspend a license granted by the affiliated credentialing board
15under this subchapter for a period not to exceed 30 days pending hearing if the
16affiliated credentialing board has in its possession evidence establishing probable
17cause to believe that the licensee has violated the provisions of this subchapter and
18that it is necessary to suspend the license immediately to protect the public health,
19safety, or welfare. The licensee shall be granted an opportunity to be heard during
20the determination of whether or not probable cause exists. The affiliated
21credentialing
board may designate any of its officers to exercise the authority
22granted by this subsection to suspend summarily a license, for a period not exceeding
2372 hours. If a license has been summarily suspended by the affiliated credentialing
24board or any of its officers, the affiliated credentialing board may, while the hearing
25is in progress, extend the initial period of suspension for not more than an additional

130 days. If the licensee has caused a delay in the hearing process, the affiliated
2credentialing
board may subsequently suspend the license from the time the hearing
3is commenced until a final decision is issued or may delegate such authority to the
4hearing examiner.
AB64,2030 5Section 2030. 448.675 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,854,116 448.675 (3) Voluntary surrender. A licensee may voluntarily surrender his
7or her license to the secretary of the affiliated credentialing board, but the secretary
8board may refuse to accept the surrender if the affiliated credentialing board has
9received an allegation of unprofessional conduct against the licensee. The affiliated
10credentialing
board may negotiate stipulations in consideration for accepting the
11surrender of a license.
AB64,2031 12Section 2031. 448.675 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,854,1613 448.675 (4) Restoration of license, certificate or limited permit. The
14affiliated credentialing board may restore a license which that has been voluntarily
15surrendered or revoked under this subchapter on such terms and conditions as it
16considers appropriate.
AB64,2032 17Section 2032. 448.68 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,854,2418 448.68 (1) Within 30 days after receipt of a report under s. 50.36 (3) (c), the
19affiliated credentialing board shall notify the licensee, in writing, of the substance
20of the report. The licensee and the licensee's authorized representative may examine
21the report and may place into the record a statement, of reasonable length, of the
22licensee's view of the correctness or relevance of any information in the report. The
23licensee may institute an action in circuit court to amend or expunge any part of the
24licensee's record related to the report.
AB64,2033 25Section 2033. 448.68 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,855,7
1448.68 (2) If the affiliated credentialing board determines that a report
2submitted under s. 50.36 (3) (c) is without merit or that the licensee has sufficiently
3improved his or her conduct, the affiliated credentialing board shall remove the
4report from the licensee's record. If no report about a licensee is filed under s. 50.36
5(3) (c) for 2 consecutive years, the licensee may petition the affiliated credentialing
6board to remove any prior reports, which did not result in disciplinary action, from
7his or her record.
AB64,2034 8Section 2034. 448.68 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,855,139 448.68 (3) Upon the request of a hospital, the affiliated credentialing board
10shall provide the hospital with all information relating to a licensee's loss, reduction
11or suspension of staff privileges from other hospitals and all information relating to
12the licensee's being found guilty of unprofessional conduct. In this subsection,
13“hospital" has the meaning specified under s. 50.33 (2).
AB64,2035 14Section 2035. 448.685 of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,855,20 15448.685 Injunctive relief. If the affiliated credentialing board has reason to
16believe that a person is violating this subchapter or a rule promulgated under this
17subchapter, the affiliated credentialing board, the department, the attorney general,
18or the district attorney of the proper county may investigate and may, in addition to
19any other remedies, bring an action in the name and on behalf of this state to enjoin
20the person from the violation.
AB64,2036 21Section 2036. 448.69 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,856,222 448.69 (2) Appeal. A person aggrieved by an action taken under this
23subchapter by the affiliated credentialing board , or its officers or its agents may
24apply for judicial review as provided in ch. 227, and shall file notice of such appeal
25with the secretary of the affiliated credentialing board within 30 days. No court of

1this state may enter an ex parte stay of an action taken by the affiliated credentialing
2board under this subchapter.
AB64,2037 3Section 2037. 448.695 (1) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,856,54 448.695 (1) (intro.) The affiliated credentialing board shall promulgate all of
5the following rules:
AB64,2038 6Section 2038. 448.695 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,856,87 448.695 (2) The affiliated credentialing board may promulgate rules to carry
8out the purposes of this subchapter.
AB64,2039 9Section 2039. 448.695 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB64,856,1610 448.695 (3) The affiliated credentialing board shall promulgate rules
11specifying the requirements for a course of instruction related to X-ray examinations
12by persons under the direct supervision of a podiatrist under s. 462.02 (2) (f). In
13promulgating the rules, the affiliated credentialing board shall consult with the
14radiography examining board and
shall examine laws and rules in other states. The
15affiliated credentialing board shall approve courses that meet the requirements set
16forth in the rules.
AB64,2040 17Section 2040. 448.87 (3) of the statutes is created to read:
AB64,856,2218 448.87 (3) The affiliated credentialing board may, in addition to or in lieu of any
19disciplinary action under sub. (2), assess a forfeiture of not more than $1,000 for each
20separate offense against a person who violates sub. (2) (a) to (h) if the violation
21presents a serious risk to public health or public safety. Each day of continued
22violation constitutes a separate offense.
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