10.32.22.04

.04 Naturopathic Doctors.

A. A licensed naturopathic doctor, other licensed health care practitioner, health care facility located in the State, or State agency shall file a written report to the Board if there is reason to believe that a licensed naturopathic doctor is or may be:

(1) Medically or legally incompetent;

(2) Engaged in the unauthorized practice of naturopathic medicine;

(3) Guilty of unprofessional conduct; or

(4) Mentally or physically unable to engage safely in the practice of naturopathic medicine.

B. The report required under §A of this regulation shall be filed with the Board within 30 days after the individual or entity becomes aware of this information.

C. A health care facility shall report within 10 days to the Board if a licensed naturopathic doctor voluntarily resigns from the staff of the health care facility, voluntarily limits staff privileges, or fails to reapply for hospital privileges at the health care facility while the naturopathic doctor is under formal or informal investigation by the health care facility for possible medical incompetence, unprofessional conduct, or mental or physical impairment.