Rule-Making Notices (Hearing Notices)

The Board of Nursing has general agency authority to promulgate rules interpreting the provisions of any statue enforced or administered by the Board of Nursing.

The Board also has specific agency conferred by the legislature to promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the profession and define and enforce professional conduct and unethical practices.

Related statute or rule

Section 441.07, Stats.

Plain language analysis

Section 1 amends the statement of intent to include certificate due to the disciplinary action may be taken against an advanced practice nurse prescriber certificate.

Section 2 provides a definition for certificate.

Section 3 creates a new section defining the grounds for disciplinary action

Section 4 repeals s. N 7.04 which defined unprofessional conduct. This proposed rule combines the negligence and unfit to practice section with the unprofessional conduct section to make one section identifying the grounds for disciplinary action.

Summary of, and comparison with, existing or proposed federal regulation

None.

Comparison with rules in adjacent states

Illinois: The grounds for disciplinary actions in Illinois include: findings of unethical or unprofessional conduct which includes engaging in behavior that crosses professional boundaries; sexual conduct; deceiving, defrauding, or harming the public; and departure from or failure to conform to the standards of professional or practical nursing. In addition, Illinois incorporates be reference the “Code for Nurses with Interpretive Statements" and “Standards of Practice and Educational Competencies of Graduates of Practical/Vocational Nursing Programs."

Iowa: The grounds for disciplinary actions in Iowa include: behavior which constitutes knowingly making misleading, deceptive, untrue or fraudulent representations in the practice of a profession; behaviors which constitutes unethical conduct; behavior which constitutes fraud; behavior which constitutes knowingly making misleading, deceptive, untrue or fraudulent representations; and professional incompetency.

Michigan: The grounds for disciplinary actions in Michigan include: personal disqualifications; practicing outside the scope; unprofessional conduct; fraud or deceit; obtaining, possessing or attempting to obtain a controlled substance; and unethical business practices.

Minnesota: The grounds for disciplinary actions in Minnesota include: non-compliance with requirements; practicing outside the scope; criminal convictions; violating confidentiality; engaging in conduct with a patient that is sexual or may reasonably be interpreted as sexual; obtaining money, property or services from a patient through the use of undue influence; engaging in fraud or deceit; failing to or inability to perform professional or practical nursing with reasonable skill and safety; engaging in unprofessional conduct; actual or potential inability to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety; engaging in any unethical conduct; improper management of patient records; and improper supervision.

Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies

The Board of Nursing reviewed the recently adopted model rules of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and the surrounding states as well as utilizing knowledge of current minimum standards to determine what would be in the best interest of the state of Wisconsin when setting forth the practices which constitute grounds for discipline.

Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact analysis

These rules were posted for economic comments for a 14 day period and no comments were received.

Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis

The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis is attached.

Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis or Summary

These proposed rules do not have an economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. The Department's Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at [e-mail], or by calling [phone].

Agency Contact Person

Sharon Henes, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 151, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708; telephone [phone]; email at [e-mail].

STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION DOA-2049 (R03/2012)	Division of Executive Budget and Finance 101 East Wilson Street, 10th Floor P.O. Box 7864 Madison, WI 53707-7864 FAX: [phone]
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES Fiscal Estimate & Economic Impact Analysis

1. Type of Estimate and Analysis
X Original   ⍽ Updated   ⍽ Corrected
2. Administrative Rule Chapter, Title and Number
N 7
3. Subject
Misconduct or unprofessional conduct
4. Fund Sources Affected			5. Chapter 20, Stats. Appropriations Affected
⍽ GPR   ⍽ FED   X PRO   ⍽ PRS   ⍽ SEG   ⍽ SEG-S			20.165(1)(g)
6. Fiscal Effect of Implementing the Rule
X No Fiscal Effect ⍽ Indeterminate	⍽ Increase Existing Revenues ⍽ Decrease Existing Revenues		⍽ Increase Costs ⍽ Could Absorb Within Agency's Budget ⍽ Decrease Cost
7. The Rule Will Impact the Following (Check All That Apply)
⍽ State's Economy ⍽ Local Government Units		⍽ Specific Businesses/Sectors ⍽ Public Utility Rate Payers ⍽ Small Businesses (if checked, complete Attachment A)
8. Would Implementation and Compliance Costs Be Greater Than $20 million? ⍽ Yes   X No
9. Policy Problem Addressed by the Rule
The policy problem addressed by the rule is to update and modernize the misconduct or unprofessional conduct rule which has not been updated since 1995.
10. Summary of the businesses, business sectors, associations representing business, local governmental units, and individuals that may be affected by the proposed rule that were contacted for comments.
This rule was posted for 14 days for economic comments and none were received.
11. Identify the local governmental units that participated in the development of this EIA.
None
12. Summary of Rule's Economic and Fiscal Impact on Specific Businesses, Business Sectors, Public Utility Rate Payers, Local Governmental Units and the State's Economy as a Whole (Include Implementation and Compliance Costs Expected to be Incurred)
This rule will not have an economic or fiscal impact on specific businesses, business sectors, public utility rate payers, local governmental units or the state's economy as a whole. The rule addresses conduct of the licensee.
13. Benefits of Implementing the Rule and Alternative(s) to Implementing the Rule
The benefit of implementing the rule is including current minimum standards of the profession necessary for the protection of the public. In addition, as a member state of the Nurse Licensure Compact, the benefit is to have consistency among the compact states as to what practices are construed as misconduct or unprofessional conduct. The alternate to updating and modernizing the misconduct or unprofessional conduct rule is to continue with a current rule that creates uncertainty to the licensee as to what is misconduct or unprofessional conduct when a situation arises involving technology, practices or laws that were not in place in 1995.
14. Long Range Implications of Implementing the Rule
The long range implication is notice provided to the licensees and public as to what constitutes unprofessional conduct.
15. Compare With Approaches Being Used by Federal Government
None
16. Compare With Approaches Being Used by Neighboring States (Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota)
The grounds for disciplinary actions in our neighboring states include: behavior which crosses professional boundaries; sexual conduct; fraud; departure from or failure to conform to the standards of nursing; practicing outside the scope; obtaining, possessing or attempting to obtain a controlled substance outside the practice of nursing; unethical business practices; criminal convictions; violating confidentiality; obtaining money, property or services from a patient through the use of undue influence; failing to or inability to perform nursing with reasonable skill and safety; engaging in unethical practices; improper management of patient records; and improper supervision.
17. Contact Name				18. Contact Phone Number
Sharon Henes				[phone]

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Notice of Hearings

Safety and Professional Services — Board of Nursing

rulemaking_notices CR 13-098 CR 13-098

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to authority vested in the Board of Nursing in sections 15.08 (5) (b), 227.11 (2); 441.01; 441.50 (6); 441.50 (6 ) (c), Wis. Stats., and interpreting section 441.50, Wis. Stats., the Board of Nursing will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider an order to create Chapter N 9, relating to nurse licensure compact

Hearing Information

Date:   Thursday, December 19, 2013
Time:   8:00 a.m.
Locations:   1400 East Washington Avenue
  Room 121A
  Madison, Wisconsin

Appearances at the Hearing and Comments

Interested persons are invited to present information at the hearing. Persons appearing may make an oral presentation but are urged to submit facts, opinions and argument in writing as well. Facts, opinions and argument may also be submitted in writing without a personal appearance by mail addressed to Sharon Henes, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708. Written comments must be received at or before the public hearing to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.

Copies of Rule

Copies of this proposed rule are available upon request to Sharon Henes, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 1400 East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708, by email at [e-mail] or on our website at http://dsps.wi.gov/Default.aspx?Page=44e541e8-abdd-49da-8fde-046713617e9e.

Analysis Prepared by the Department of Safety and Professional Services

Statutes interpreted

Section 441.50, Stats.

Statutory authority

Sections 15.08 (5) (b), 227.11 (2), 441.01, 441.50 (6), 441.50 (6) (c), Stats.

Explanation of agency authority

An examining board shall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the profession to which it pertains. The Board may establish rules to prevent unauthorized persons from practicing professional nursing. The Board shall approve all rules for the administration of ch. 441, Stats., in accordance with ch. 227, Stats.

The Board shall have the authority to promulgate uniform rules and regulations which are developed by the nurse licensure compact administrators. These uniform rules shall be adopted by party states.

Related statute or rule

Section 441.50, Stats.

Plain language analysis

Wisconsin is a party state to the Nurse Licensure Compact. The Nurse Licensure Compact requires the adoption of the uniform rules for facilitation and coordination of the implementation of the Nurse Licensure Compact. The issues the rules address include: issuance of a multi-state license; limitations or discipline on a multi-state licensure; required data to collect (and who has access to that data); and various reporting to the information system requirements.

Summary of, and comparison with, existing or proposed federal regulation

None.

Comparison with rules in adjacent states

Illinois: Illinois is not part of the nurse licensure compact.

Iowa: Iowa is part of the nurse licensure compact and has adopted these rules.

Michigan: Michigan is not part of the nurse licensure compact.

Minnesota: Minnesota is not part of the nurse licensure compact.

Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies

The nurse licensure compact administrators approve the uniform rules.

Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact analysis

These rules were posted for economic comments for a 14 day period and no comments were received.

Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis

The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis is attached.

Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis or Summary

These proposed rules do not have an economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. The Department's Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at [e-mail], or by calling [phone].

Agency Contact Person

Sharon Henes, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 151, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708; telephone [phone]; email at [e-mail].

STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION DOA-2049 (R03/2012)	Division of Executive Budget and Finance 101 East Wilson Street, 10th Floor P.O. Box 7864 Madison, WI 53707-7864 FAX: [phone]
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES Fiscal Estimate & Economic Impact Analysis

1. Type of Estimate and Analysis
X Original   ⍽ Updated   ⍽ Corrected
2. Administrative Rule Chapter, Title and Number
N 9
3. Subject
Nurse Licensure Compact
4. Fund Sources Affected			5. Chapter 20, Stats. Appropriations Affected
⍽ GPR   ⍽ FED   X PRO   ⍽ PRS   ⍽ SEG   ⍽SEG-S			20.165(1)(g)
6. Fiscal Effect of Implementing the Rule
X No Fiscal Effect ⍽ Indeterminate	⍽ Increase Existing Revenues ⍽ Decrease Existing Revenues		⍽ Increase Costs ⍽ Could Absorb Within Agency's Budget ⍽ Decrease Cost
7. The Rule Will Impact the Following (Check All That Apply)
⍽ State's Economy ⍽ Local Government Units		⍽ Specific Businesses/Sectors ⍽ Public Utility Rate Payers ⍽ Small Businesses (if checked, complete Attachment A)
8. Would Implementation and Compliance Costs Be Greater Than $20 million? ⍽ Yes   X No
9. Policy Problem Addressed by the Rule
Wisconsin is a party of the Nurse Licensure Compact. The Nurse Licensure Compact requires the adoption of the uniform rules for facilitation and coordination of implementation of the compact.
10. Summary of the businesses, business sectors, associations representing business, local governmental units, and individuals that may be affected by the proposed rule that were contacted for comments.
This rule was posted for economic impact comments for 14 days and none were received.
11. Identify the local governmental units that participated in the development of this EIA.
None
12. Summary of Rule's Economic and Fiscal Impact on Specific Businesses, Business Sectors, Public Utility Rate Payers, Local Governmental Units and the State's Economy as a Whole (Include Implementation and Compliance Costs Expected to be Incurred)
This rule will not have an economic or fiscal impact on specific businesses, business sectors, public utility rate payers, local governmental units or the state's economy as a whole.
13. Benefits of Implementing the Rule and Alternative(s) to Implementing the Rule
The benefit of implement the rules is our continued participation in the Nurse Licensure Compact. The Nurse Licensure Compact allows nurses to practice across state lines. If Wisconsin were removed from the Nurse Licensure Compact, for failure to implement the uniform rules, there would be an economic impact on the state and nurses license in Wisconsin would be ineligible to practice out of state under their Wisconsin license.
14. Long Range Implications of Implementing the Rule
The long range implication of implementing the rule is continual participation in the Nurse Licensure Compact.
15. Compare With Approaches Being Used by Federal Government
None
16. Compare With Approaches Being Used by Neighboring States (Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota)
Iowa is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact and have adopted the uniform rules. Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota are not current party states to the Nurse Licensure Compact.
17. Contact Name				18. Contact Phone Number
Sharon Henes, Administrative Rules Coordinator				[phone]

This document can be made available in alternate formats to individuals with disabilities upon request.