.17 Required Reports.

A. Except as provided in §B of this regulation, an employer of a licensed radiation therapist, licensed radiographer, a licensed nuclear medical technologist, or licensed radiologist assistant shall report to the Board if the employer limits, reduces, or otherwise changes the responsibilities of or terminates a licensed therapist, licensed radiographer, licensed nuclear medical technologist, or licensed radiologist assistant for any reason that might be grounds for disciplinary action under Health Occupations Article, Title 14, Subtitle 5B, Annotated Code of Maryland, or any regulation in this chapter.

B. If the action taken by an employer under §A relates to alcohol or drug impairment, reporting shall be in compliance with Health Occupations Article, §14-5B-15(b),(c), and (d), Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. A licensed radiation therapist, licensed radiographer, licensed nuclear medical technologist, or licensed radiologist assistant shall notify the licensee's employer of a decision to enter an accredited alcohol or drug treatment program.

D. An accredited alcohol or drug treatment program that is treating a licensed radiation therapist, licensed radiographer, licensed nuclear medical technologist, or licensed radiologist assistant who has given notice to his employer under §C of this regulation shall notify the employer if the licensed radiation therapist, licensed radiographer, licensed nuclear medical technologist, or licensed radiologist assistant is found to be noncompliant with the treatment program's policies and procedures.

E. An individual is not required to make a report under this regulation that would be in violation of any federal or State law, rule, or regulation concerning the confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records.