The reporting required of institutions in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.263, subdivision 2, is interpreted to include resignation in lieu of discharge, discharge, suspension, or other forms of discipline of a nurse for failure to carry out the responsibilities of a nurse. Examples of actions to be reported include but are not limited to dismissal of probationary employees, suspensions other than investigatory suspensions, restrictions or limitations of a nurses's practice, demotion, and discharge from employment.
The reporting required of licensed professionals in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.263, subdivision 3, is interpreted to exclude the professional knowledge obtained in the course of a health professional-client relationship when the client is a nurse and the health professional successfully counsels the nurse to limit or withdraw from practice to the extent required by the impairment.
Minn. R. agency 159, ch. 6321, pt. 6321.0500
Statutory Authority: MS s 148.191; 148.231