16-163-14 Me. Code R. § 2

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 163-14-2 - Sanctions

1. If the Board finds that an EMS Provider has engaged in sexual misconduct as defined in § 1 of this chapter, the EMS Provider shall be disciplined in accordance with Maine statutes and these Rules.

A. All disciplinary sanctions under 32 M.R.S. §§88 and 90-A are applicable.

B. Sexual Violation - Finding of a sexual violation is egregious enough to warrant revocation of an EMS Provider's license. The Board may, at times, find that mitigating circumstances do exist and may impose a lesser sanction.

C. Sexual Impropriety - Finding of a sexual impropriety will result in harsh sanction, which may include license revocation.

2. Special consideration should be given to at least the following when determining an appropriate sanction for sexual misconduct:

A. Patient harm;

B. Severity of conduct;

C. Motive and intent of licensee;

D. Inappropriate termination of EMS Provider-patient relationship;

E. Age of patient;

F. Physical and mental capacity of patient;

G. Frequency and duration of behavior;

H. Number of patients involved;

I. Evaluation/assessment results.

16-163 C.M.R. ch. 14, § 2