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Hawaii Occupational Therapy Grounds for Disciplinary Action

In addition to any other actions authorized by law, any license issued in Hawaii may be revoked or suspended by the director at any time for any cause authorized by law, including but not limited to the following:

  • Obtaining a fee on the assurance that a manifestly incurable disease can be permanently cured.
  • Willfully betraying patient confidentiality.
  • Making an untruthful and improbable statement in advertising one's practice or business.
  • False, fraudulent, or deceptive advertising.
  • Being habituated to the excessive use of drugs or alcohol or being or having been addicted to, dependent on, or a habitual user of a narcotic, barbiturate, amphetamine, hallucinogen, or other drug having similar effects.
  • Practicing occupational therapy while the ability to practice is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or mental instability.
  • Procuring a license through fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit, or knowingly permitting an unlicensed person to practice occupational therapy.
  • Professional misconduct, gross negligence, or manifest incapacity in the practice of occupational therapy.
  • Conduct or practice contrary to recognized standards of ethics for the practice of occupational therapy in the United States.
  • Violation of the law, chapter 436B, or any rule or order of the director.

Reference

H.R.S. § 457G-7

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Zachary Edgar JD, LLM is Therapy Comply's managing partner.  Zachary is a healthcare attorney who specializes in federal and state healthcare regulatory issues particularly for physical, occupational, and speech therapy practices.  

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