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AZ Rev Stat § 32-3227 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-3227 - Unauthorized practice of a health profession; verification; posting; violation; classification; definition

32-3227.  Unauthorized practice of a health profession;  verification;  posting;  violation;  classification;  definition A. A health profession regulatory board shall regulate the unauthorized practice of the health profession the board regulates. B. A health profession regulatory board or the executive director of the board,  if delegated and consistent with each regulatory board's statutory authority,  shall do all of the following after receiving a complaint regarding a person who is alleged to have engaged in the unauthorized practice of a health profession: 1. Verify all of the person's licensure or certification documentation with the primary source of the documentation. 2. Retain all records of the complaint and documentation verification for at least ten years. 3. Post on the board's public website for five years information regarding the person who the board verifies has engaged in the unauthorized practice of a health profession. The person may petition the board to have the information removed earlier than five years. C. A health profession regulatory board may issue a cease and desist order to stop a person from engaging in the unauthorized practice of a health profession. D. A health profession regulatory board shall notify each complainant that the person may submit additional information at any time during the investigation if the information was not initially submitted. E. If a complainant requests to have the complainant's identifying information withheld from the person against whom the allegation of unauthorized practice of a health profession is being made,  the board shall keep the complainant's identifying information confidential. F. A person who engages in the unauthorized practice of a health profession is guilty of a class 5 felony. A health profession regulatory board shall refer each verified complaint for the unauthorized practice of a health profession to the county attorney or attorney general for prosecution. G. For the purposes of this section,  " unauthorized practice of a health profession"  means to engage in the practice of a health profession without having the licensure or certification required to practice in that health profession in this state.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-3228 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-3228 - Informed consent; breast implant surgery; requirements; unprofessional conduct; work group; definition

32-3228.  Informed consent;  breast implant surgery;  requirements;  unprofessional conduct;  work group;  definition A. Beginning January 1,  2022,  before performing breast implant surgery,  a physician who is licensed pursuant to chapter 13 or 17 of this title must provide the patient with the following,  in writing or in an electronic format,  based on the information that is then generally available to physicians who perform breast implant surgery: 1. A description of the risks of breast implants and of the surgical procedures used in breast implant surgery. 2. Manufacturer patient information materials,  in a hard copy or an electronic format,  on the implants that will be used in the surgery,  including warning requirements prescribed by the United States food and drug administration.  3. The informed consent checklist developed pursuant to subsection D of this section that includes,  at a minimum,  information on: (a) Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma. (b) Breast implant illness. (c) The national breast implant registry. 4. Information on how the patient can report adverse events associated with breast implants through the United States food and drug administration's medwatch program or any similar program. B. A physician must provide the information required by subsection A of this section and obtain written informed consent for the procedure from the patient before performing the breast implant surgery. C. A physician who knowingly violates this section commits an act of unprofessional conduct and is subject to disciplinary action.  D. On or before December 1,  2021,  the Arizona medical board and the Arizona board of osteopathic examiners in medicine and surgery shall convene a work group that includes licensee representatives and patient advocates to jointly develop an informed consent checklist for physicians to discuss with patients before breast implant surgery. The informed consent checklist shall include the information prescribed in subsection A of this section and any other information the boards and the work group determine to be necessary. The work group shall review the checklist and provide updates as necessary. E. For the purposes of this section,  " breast implant surgery"  means the surgical placement of a cosmetic breast implant.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-3229 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-3229 - Unprofessional conduct; informed consent; pelvic examinations

32-3229.  Unprofessional conduct;  informed consent;  pelvic examinations It is an act of unprofessional conduct for a physician who is licensed pursuant to chapter 13 or 17 of this title,  a nurse practitioner who is licensed pursuant to chapter 15 of this title or a physician assistant who is licensed pursuant to chapter 25 of this title to perform or supervise an individual who performs a pelvic examination on an anesthetized or unconscious patient without first obtaining the patient's informed consent to the pelvic examination,  unless performing the pelvic examination is one of the following: 1. Within the scope of the surgical procedure or diagnostic examination to be performed on the patient for which informed consent has otherwise been obtained. 2. In the case of an unconscious patient,  required for diagnostic purposes and is medically necessary. 3. A forensic medical examination requested by law enforcement arising out of the need to secure evidence that the patient has been the victim of a criminal offense as prescribed in title 13,  chapter 14.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-3231 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-3231 - Definitions

32-3231.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Administer"  means the direct application of or dispensing or furnishing a prescription medication or a prescription-only device,  whether by injection or any other means,  to the body of a patient by a health professional or by the health professional's authorized agent at the direction of the health professional. 2. " Aesthetician"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 32-501. 3. " Cosmetic purpose"  means for the purpose of beautifying,  preserving or conferring comeliness,  excluding therapeutic massage and manipulations. 4. " Department"  means the department of health services. 5. " Directly supervised"  means a health professional who is licensed in this state and whose scope of practice allows the supervision supervises the use of a laser or IPL device for cosmetic purposes while the health professional is present at the facility where and when the device is being used. 6. " Indirect supervision"  means supervision by a health professional who is licensed in this state,  whose scope of practice allows the supervision and who is readily accessible by telecommunication. 7. " IPL device"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 32-516. 8. " Laser"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 32-516. 9. " Laser technician"  means a person who is or has been certified by the department pursuant to its rules and this article. 10. " Registrant"  means a person or entity that owns or operates a laser or IPL device for which the application for registration is on file with the department and that is in compliance with department rules.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-3232 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-3232 - Supervision

32-3232.  Supervision Only a health professional,  who has prescribing authority and who is acting within the health professional's scope of practice,  may administer or supervise another health professional,  who is acting within the health professional's scope of practice,  in the administration of prescription medication or a prescription-only device for a cosmetic purpose pursuant to this article,  whether by injection or any other means,  to a patient.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-3234 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-3234 - Laser safety fund

32-3234.  Laser safety fund The laser safety fund is established consisting of fees collected by the department pursuant to sections 32-516 and 32-3233. The department shall administer the fund. Monies in the fund are continuously appropriated.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-3242 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-3242 - Subpoenas from member boards or courts in member states

32-3242.  Subpoenas from member boards or courts in member states (Conditionally Rpld.) A subpoena issued pursuant to section 32-3241,  section 9 for the attendance and testimony of witnesses or the production of evidence from this state shall be enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction in this state according to that court's practice and procedure in considering subpoenas issued in the court's own proceedings.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-3243 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-3243 - Participation in compact as condition of employment; prohibition

32-3243.  Participation in compact as condition of employment;  prohibition (Conditionally Rpld.) An employer may not require a physician to seek licensure through the medical licensure compact enacted by section 32-3241 as a condition of initial or continued employment as an allopathic or osteopathic physician in this state. An employer may require that a physician obtain and maintain a license to practice allopathic or osteopathic medicine in multiple states,  if the physician is free to obtain and maintain the licenses by any means authorized by the laws of the respective states.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-3244 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-3244 - Open meeting requirements

32-3244.  Open meeting requirements (Conditionally Rpld.) If a meeting,  or a portion of a meeting,  of the interstate commission is closed pursuant to section 32-3241,  section 11,  subsection H,  the commission's legal counsel or designee shall certify that the meeting may be closed and shall reference each relevant exempting provision consistent with title 38,  chapter 3,  article 3.1. The commission shall keep minutes that fully and clearly describe all matters discussed in the meeting and shall provide a full and accurate summary of actions taken and the reasons for those actions,  including a description of the views expressed. All documents considered in connection with an action shall be identified in these minutes. All minutes and documents of a closed meeting shall remain under seal,  subject to release by a majority vote of the commission or an order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-3245 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-3245 - Arizona medical board; Arizona board of osteopathic examiners in medicine and surgery; notice of commission actions; expenditure of certain monies prohibited

32-3245.  Arizona medical board;  Arizona board of osteopathic examiners in medicine and surgery;  notice of commission actions;  expenditure of certain monies prohibited  (Conditionally Rpld.) The Arizona medical board and the Arizona board of osteopathic examiners in medicine and surgery: 1. Within thirty days after an interstate commission action shall post on the board's public website notice of any commission action that may affect a physician's license. 2. May not spend any monies received from physicians or applicants for licensure who are not applying for licensure through this compact on any activities,  obligations or duties required by this compact.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-3246 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-3246 - Conditional repeal; notification; withdrawal from compact; request for review

32-3246.  Conditional repeal;  notification;  withdrawal from compact;  request for review  (Conditionally Rpld.) A. This article is repealed if either of the following occurs: 1. The interstate medical licensure compact commission created pursuant to section 32-3241,  section 11 issues a rule or decision that would change the scope of practice of or the definition of unprofessional conduct for a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 13 or 17 of this title inconsistent with title 36,  chapter 20,  article 1 or any other statute relating to abortion as defined in section 36-2151. 2. A court issues a ruling relating to the enforcement of the medical licensure compact enacted by section 32-3241 that would change the scope of practice of or the definition of unprofessional conduct for a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 13 or 17 of this title inconsistent with title 36,  chapter 20,  article 1 or any other statute relating to abortion as defined in section 36-2151. B. The attorney general shall notify in writing the director of the Arizona legislative council of the date on which either of the actions described in subsection A of this section occurs. C. The repeal of this article pursuant to this section constitutes this state's immediate withdrawal from the medical licensure compact enacted by section 32-3241. The attorney general shall send written notification to the governor of each other state that has enacted this compact. D. Any resident of this state or member of the legislature may request in writing that the attorney general review the actions of the interstate medical licensure compact commission or a court ruling relating to the enforcement of the medical licensure compact enacted by section 32-3241 consistent with this section.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-3248 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-3248 - Health professionals; controlled substances; initial prescriptions; limits; exceptions; definition

32-3248.  Health professionals;  controlled substances;  initial prescriptions;  limits;  exceptions;  definition A. A health professional who is authorized under this title to prescribe controlled substances shall limit the initial prescription for a patient for a schedule II controlled substance that is an opioid to not more than a five-day supply,  except that an initial prescription for a schedule II controlled substance that is an opioid following a surgical procedure is limited to not more than a fourteen-day supply. B. Subsection A of this section does not apply to initial prescriptions if the patient: 1. Has an active oncology diagnosis. 2. Has a traumatic injury,  not including a surgical procedure. 3. Is receiving hospice care. 4. Is receiving end-of-life care. 5. Is receiving palliative care. 6. Is receiving skilled nursing facility care. 7. Is receiving treatment for burns. 8. Is receiving medication-assisted treatment for a substance use disorder. 9. Is an infant who is being weaned off opioids at the time of hospital discharge. C. If a health professional's prescribing authority under the relevant chapter of this title for schedule II controlled substances is more restrictive than the limit specified in subsection A of this section,  the health professional's prescribing authority under the relevant chapter of this title applies. D. An initial prescription for a schedule II controlled substance that is an opioid that is written for more than a five-day supply is deemed to meet the requirements of an exemption under this section when the initial prescription is presented to the dispenser. A pharmacist is not required to verify with the prescriber whether the initial prescription complies with this section. E. For the purposes of this section,  " initial prescription"  means a prescription for a schedule II controlled substance that is an opioid that has not covered any portion of the past sixty days before the date the pharmacy dispenses the current prescription as evidenced by the controlled substances prescription monitoring program's central database tracking system.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-3248.02 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-3248.02 - Health professionals; substance use or addiction continuing education

32-3248.02.  Health professionals;  substance use or addiction continuing education A health professional who is authorized under this title to prescribe schedule II controlled substances and who has a valid United States drug enforcement administration registration number or who is authorized under chapter 18 of this title to dispense controlled substances shall complete a minimum of three hours of opioid-related,  substance use disorder-related or addiction-related continuing education each license renewal cycle. The three hours of continuing medical education or accredited continuing education that is approved by the applicable health profession regulatory board shall be included as part of any continuing education requirements for that health professional.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-3249 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-3249 - Definitions

32-3249.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Board"  means a health profession regulatory board that provides licensure,  certification or registration and regulation pursuant to chapter 13,  15,  17,  19,  19.1 or 33 of this title. 2. " Database"  means the health professionals workforce database that is developed from designated database information and maintained by the department in the health care professionals workforce data repository established pursuant to title 36,  chapter 1,  article 3. 3. " Department"  means the department of health services. 4. " Designated database information" : (a) Means information that is collected by a board pursuant to section 32-3247.01. (b) Does not include identification materials and information required to determine qualifications of an applicant for licensure,  certification or registration. 5. " Director"  means the director of the department.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-3249.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-3249.01 - Designated database information; collection; transfer; confidentiality

32-3249.01.  Designated database information;  collection;  transfer;  confidentiality A. Beginning January 2,  2021,  each board shall request from applicants for initial or renewal licensure,  certification or registration or otherwise on an annual basis the designated database information prescribed in rule by the director pursuant to section 36-104. Each board shall transfer the designated database information to the department on an annual basis. B. To protect the privacy and security of health professionals who provide information pursuant to this section,  the information unique to the designated database that is collected pursuant to this section is confidential and is not a public record pursuant to title 39,  chapter 1,  article 2 and may be distributed,  redistributed or transferred only pursuant to subsection C of this section and title 36,  chapter 1,  article 3. C. Each board may maintain and use but may not distribute the data collected pursuant to this section that is unique to the designated database,  except a university under the jurisdiction of the Arizona board of regents may request and the health profession regulatory board may distribute designated database information collected by the health profession regulatory board,  including personally identifiable information. The university may redistribute the designated database information received from the board only if both of the following apply: 1. The data is deidentified pursuant to the published standards of the United States department of health and human services. 2. The data is incorporated in research and analysis by the university that is generated using the data.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-3254 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-3254 - Board of behavioral health examiners fund

32-3254.  Board of behavioral health examiners fund A. A board of behavioral health examiners fund is established. Pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  the board shall deposit ten per cent of all monies received by the board in the state general fund and deposit the remaining ninety per cent in the board of behavioral health examiners fund. B. All monies deposited in the board of behavioral health examiners fund are subject to section 35-143.01.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-3255 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-3255 - Executive director; compensation; duties

32-3255.  Executive director;  compensation;  duties A. On or after January 31,  2014 and subject to title 41,  chapter 4,  article 4,  the board shall appoint an executive director who shall serve at the pleasure of the board. The executive director is eligible to receive compensation set by the board within the range determined under section 38-611. B. The executive director shall: 1. Perform the administrative duties of the board. 2. Subject to title 41,  chapter 4,  article 4,  employ personnel as the executive director deems necessary,  including professional consultants and agents necessary to conduct investigations. An investigator must complete a nationally recognized investigator training program within one year after the date of hire. Until the investigator completes this training program,  the investigator must work under the supervision of an investigator who has completed a training program.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-3256 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-3256 - Executive director; complaints; dismissal; review

32-3256.  Executive director;  complaints;  dismissal;  review A. If delegated by the board,  the executive director may dismiss a complaint if the investigative staff's review indicates that the complaint is without merit and that dismissal is appropriate. B. At each regularly scheduled board meeting,  the executive director shall provide to the board a list of each complaint the executive director dismissed pursuant to subsection A of this section since the last board meeting. C. A person who is aggrieved by an action taken by the executive director pursuant to subsection A of this section may file a written request that the board review that action. The request must be filed within thirty-five days after that person is provided written notification of the executive director's action. At the next regular board meeting,  the board shall review the executive director's action and,  on review,  shall approve,  modify or reject the executive director's action.
AZ Rev Stat § 32-3257 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Professions and Occupations|§ 32-3257 - Written notifications and communications; methods of transmission

32-3257.  Written notifications and communications;  methods of transmission For the purposes of this chapter,  notifications or communications required to be written or in writing may be transmitted or received by mail,  electronic transmission,  facsimile transmission or hand delivery and shall not be transmitted or received orally.