2011 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 637B - Audiologists and Speech Pathologists
NRS 637B.250 - Grounds.

The grounds for initiating disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter are:

1. Unprofessional conduct.

2. Conviction of:

(a) A violation of any federal or state law regarding the possession, distribution or use of any controlled substance or any dangerous drug as defined in chapter 454 of NRS;

(b) A felony relating to the practice of audiology or speech pathology;

(c) A violation of any of the provisions of NRS 616D.200, 616D.220, 616D.240 or 616D.300 to 616D.440, inclusive; or

(d) Any offense involving moral turpitude.

3. Suspension or revocation of a license to practice audiology or speech pathology by any other jurisdiction.

4. Gross or repeated malpractice, which may be evidenced by claims of malpractice settled against a practitioner.

5. Professional incompetence.

6. Operation of a medical facility, as defined in NRS 449.0151, at any time during which:

(a) The license of the facility is suspended or revoked; or

(b) An act or omission occurs which results in the suspension or revocation of the license pursuant to NRS 449.160.

This subsection applies to an owner or other principal responsible for the operation of the facility.

(Added to NRS by 1979, 1256; A 1981, 597; 1987, 1565; 1993, 792; 2003, 2712; 2009, 893; 2011, 856)