Wisconsin Administrative Code › Radiography Examining Board › Chapter RAD 6 - Rules of conduct › Section RAD 6.01 - Unprofessional conduct

Current through June 24, 2024
In this section and for purposes of ch. 462, Stats., the
				violation of any provision of this chapter, or the aiding or abetting of any of
				the following, constitutes unprofessional conduct and may result in
				disciplinary action:
(1) Engaging in
			 any practice or behavior which violates the minimum standards for the
			 profession necessary for the protection of the health, safety, or welfare of a
			 patient or the public.
(2) Making a
			 material misstatement in an application for a license or permit under s.
			 462.03,
			 Stats., or an application for renewal of a license or permit.
(3) Having any sanction, or disciplinary
			 action taken against a licensed radiographer or limited x-ray machine operator
			 in this state or another jurisdiction.
(4) Violating any rule adopted by the board
			 relating to the practice of a licensed radiographer or limited x-ray machine
			 operator, or any term, provision, or any order issued by the board or other
			 state board with competent jurisdiction.
(5) Making false, misleading, deceptive, or
			 fraudulent representations in the course of practice as a licensed radiographer
			 or limited X-ray machine operator.
(6) Practicing outside of the scope of
			 practice or standards of practice authorized by the individual's licensed or
			 permit or a certificate of registration with ARRT.
(7) Assisting a person who does not hold a
			 license or permit to engage in the practice of radiography unless the person is
			 permitted to practice radiography under the direct supervision of a health care
			 provider or person who is exempt from licensure.
(8) Advertising, practicing or attempting to
			 practice under another person's name.
(9) Practicing in a manner that substantially
			 departs from the standard of care ordinarily exercised by a licensed
			 radiographer or limited x-ray machine operator, or any negligence,
			 incompetence, or misconduct.
(10)
			 Engaging in inappropriate sexual contact, exposure, gratification, or other
			 sexual behavior with, or in the presence of, a patient.
(11) Revealing a privileged communication
			 from or relating to a former or current patient, except when otherwise
			 permitted by law.
(12) Violating
			 any law of this state or federal law that substantially relates to the practice
			 of radiography or any other medical or allied health professions or a state or
			 federal narcotics or controlled substances law.
(13) Failing to notify the department in
			 writing of any criminal conviction within 48 hours after the date of conviction
			 and failing to provide a copy of the judgment of conviction to the department.
			 Conviction of any crime which is substantially related to the practice of a
			 credential holder shall be grounds for discipline.
(14) Failing to cooperate in a timely manner
			 with the department's investigation of a complaint filed against the credential
			 holder. A credential holder who takes longer than 30 calendar days to respond
			 to a request of the department is subject to a rebuttable presumption of
			 failing to act in a timely manner under this subsection.
(15) Having an actual or potential inability
			 to practice radiography with reasonable skill and safety due to use of alcohol
			 or drugs.
(16) Practicing or
			 attempting to practice while having a physical or mental impairment, other than
			 related to alcohol or drugs, which results in an actual or potential inability
			 to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients.