SB30,849,2220 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).

SB30,850,9 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.

SB30,850,2211 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.

SB30,851,1224 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.

SB30,851,2514 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.

SB30,852,62 448.675 (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.

SB30,852,98 448.675 (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.

SB30,852,1211 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.

SB30,852,1514 448.675 (1) (d) 4. Fully comply with the limits placed on his or her practice and
15conduct by the affiliated credentialing board.

SB30,852,1817 448.675 (1) (d) 5. Obtain additional training, education, or supervision
18required by the affiliated credentialing board.

SB30,852,2020 448.675 (1) (d) 6. Cooperate with the affiliated credentialing board.

SB30,853,222 448.675 (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.

SB30,853,64 448.675 (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).

SB30,853,118 448.675 (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.