Minnesota Administrative Rules

7200.5750 COMPLAINTS TO BOARD.

Subpart 1.

Mandatory reporting requirements.

The provider shall file a complaint with the board when the provider has reason to believe that another provider:

A.

is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety as a result of a physical or mental illness or condition, including but not limited to substance abuse or dependence, except that this mandated reporting requirement is deemed fulfilled by a report made to the health professionals services program (HPSP) under Minnesota Statutes, section 214.33, subdivision 1;

B.

is engaging in or has engaged in sexual behavior with a client or former client in violation of part 7200.4905, subpart 5, unless the information is obtained in the course of treating the other provider for the sexual behavior;

C.

has failed to report abuse or neglect of minors or vulnerable adults in violation of part 7200.4700, subpart 11; or

D.

has employed fraud or deception in obtaining or renewing a psychology license.

Subp. 2.

Communicating complaints to board.

A provider who knows or has reason to believe that the conduct of another provider is in violation of the Psychology Practice Act other than conduct listed in subpart 1 may file a complaint with the board.

Subp. 3.

Right to file complaint.

A provider shall not attempt to induce a client or another individual, either by request or other means, to waive the right to file a complaint with the board.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 148.905; 148.98

History:

37 SR 1085

Published Electronically:

January 31, 2013