4 Colo. Code Regs. § 728-1.20

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 22, November 25, 2024

Section 4 CCR 728-1.20 - NOTIFICATION TO BOARD OF PHYSICAL OR MENTAL ILLNESS

This Rule is promulgated pursuant to sections 12-20-204, 12-275-108(1)(b), 12-275-120(1)(k), and 12-275-121, C.R.S.

A. An optometrist with a physical or mental illness or condition that renders him or her unable to treat with reasonable skill and safety or that may endanger the health and safety of persons under their care as an optometrist shall report the illness or condition to the Board, in writing, within thirty calendar days of diagnosis or change of diagnosis. The notification shall include:

1. The diagnosis and a description of the illness or condition; and,

2. A letter and any other relevant documentation from the current treating health care provider confirming the diagnosis, date of onset, treatment plan, and any modifications, limitations or restrictions to the optometrist's practice that have been made or should be made as a result of the illness or condition.

B. The optometrist shall notify the Board of any significant change in the illness or condition that impacts his or her ability to perform optometry with reasonable skill or safety or that may endanger the health and safety of persons under his or her care. Notification shall occur within thirty days of the change of condition. The notification shall include:

1. The date of the change of condition; and,

2. Documentation from the current treatment provider confirming the change of condition, the date that the condition changed, the nature of the change of condition, and the current treatment plan; and,

3. A description of the licensee's practice and any modifications, limitations or restrictions to that practice that have been made or should be made as a result of the change of condition.

C. Failure to comply with this Rule may constitute unprofessional conduct and could result in disciplinary action by the Board.

4 CCR 728-1.20

37 CR 12, June 25, 2014, effective 7/15/2014

43 CR 12, June 25, 2020, effective 7/15/2020

43 CR 23, December 10, 2020, effective 12/30/2020

44 CR 12, June 25, 2021, effective 7/15/2021

44 CR 24, December 25, 2021, effective 1/14/2022

45 CR 21, November 10, 2022, effective 10/5/2022

45 CR 22, November 25, 2022, effective 10/26/2022

45 CR 23, December 10, 2022, effective 11/11/2022

45 CR 24, December 25, 2022, effective 1/14/2023