02-373 – Board of Licensure in Medicine, 2013-2014 Regulatory Agenda page 1
02-373
BOARD OF LICENSURE IN MEDICINE
2013-2014 Regulatory Agenda
September 17, 2013
AGENCY UMBRELLA-UNIT NUMBER: 02-373
AGENCY NAME: Board of Licensure in Medicine
CONTACT PERSON: Jean M. Greenwood, Administrative Assistant, 137 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0137 Telephone: (207) 287-3603
EMERGENCY RULES ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None
EXPECTED 2013 - 2014 RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY:
CHAPTER 1: Rules and Regulations for Physicians
STATUTORY BASIS: 32 MRSA §3269(7) (10), §3280
PURPOSE: Protect the health and safety of the citizens of Maine.
SCHEDULE FOR ADOPTION: Anticipated Completion 2013.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Applicants for licensure/renewal of licensure and patients.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated
CHAPTER 2: Physician Assistants
STATUTORY BASIS: 32 MRSA §§ 3269(7) and 3270-A, B & C
PURPOSE: Protect the health and safety of the citizens of Maine.
SCHEDULE FOR ADOPTION: Anticipated Completion 2014.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Applicants for licensure/renewal of licensure and patients.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated
Chapter 4 RULES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CITATIONS
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §8003-E; 32 MRSA §3269(7)
PURPOSE: Chapter 4 lists the violations for which a citation and administrative fine may be issued, describes the licensee’s right to request a hearing, and describes the time and manner in which the fine must be paid.
SCHEDULE FOR ADOPTION: Anticipated Completion 2014.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Applicants for licensure/renewal of licensure
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated
CHAPTER 10: Sexual Misconduct
STATUTORY BASIS: Title 32 MRSA §§ 3269 (7) and 3270-A, B, C and 2562, 2594-C.3
Ch. 10 defines sexual misconduct by physicians and physician assistants and sets forth the range of sanctions applicable to violations of this rule pursuant to Title 32 §§3269 (7) and 3270-A, B, C., and 32 MRSA §§ 2562, 2594-C.
PURPOSE: Protect the health and safety of the citizens of Maine.
SCHEDULE FOR ADOPTION: Anticipated completion 2014.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Physicians, Physician Assistants, Patients
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.
CHAPTER 21: Use of Controlled Substances for Treatment of Pain
STATUTORY BASIS: Title 32 MRSA §§ 2562 and 3269(3) (7)
Ch. 21 is a joint rule with Board of Osteopathic Licensure, the Board of Licensure in Medicine, The Board of Dental Examiners, the Board of Nursing, and the Board of Podiatric Medicine to insure adequate relief of pain to the Citizens of Maine. This rule replaced Ch. 11.
PURPOSE: Protect the health and safety of the citizens of Maine.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: If needed, completion 2014.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Physicians, Physician Assistants, Patients
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not contemplated.