4 CCR 728-1.20 - NOTIFICATION TO BOARD OF PHYSICAL OR MENTAL ILLNESS
This Rule is promulgated pursuant to sections 12-20-204, 12-275-108(1)(b), 12-275-120(1)(k), and 12-275-121, C.R.S.
A. An optometrist with a physical or mental
illness or condition that renders him or her unable to treat with reasonable
skill and safety or that may endanger the health and safety of persons under
their care as an optometrist shall report the illness or condition to the
Board, in writing, within thirty calendar days of diagnosis or change of
diagnosis. The notification shall include:
1.
The diagnosis and a description of the illness or condition; and,
2. A letter and any other relevant
documentation from the current treating health care provider confirming the
diagnosis, date of onset, treatment plan, and any modifications, limitations or
restrictions to the optometrist's practice that have been made or should be
made as a result of the illness or condition.
B. The optometrist shall notify the Board of
any significant change in the illness or condition that impacts his or her
ability to perform optometry with reasonable skill or safety or that may
endanger the health and safety of persons under his or her care. Notification
shall occur within thirty days of the change of condition. The notification
shall include:
1. The date of the change of
condition; and,
2. Documentation
from the current treatment provider confirming the change of condition, the
date that the condition changed, the nature of the change of condition, and the
current treatment plan; and,
3. A
description of the licensee's practice and any modifications, limitations or
restrictions to that practice that have been made or should be made as a result
of the change of condition.
C. Failure to comply with this Rule may
constitute unprofessional conduct and could result in disciplinary action by
the Board.
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