(a) The Division may take disciplinary action against a licensee or refuse to issue a license for one (1) or more of the following acts or conduct: - (i) Inability to function with reasonable skill and safety as a licensee including, but not limited to, the following reasons:
- (A) Physical or mental disability;
- (B) Negligence or incompetence;
- (C) Substance abuse or dependency;
- (D) Patient abandonment or abuse;
- (F) Violation of patient privacy or confidentiality; or
- (G) Exceeding the authorized scope of practice or representing oneself to be licensed at a higher level of licensure;
- (ii) Misappropriation of money or property from any source while acting as a licensee;
- (iv) Misdemeanor conviction that impacts the public trust in the profession or the ability to practice as a licensee;
- (v) Drug diversion for self or others;
- (vi) Distribution, sale, unauthorized use, illegal possession, or manufacturing of controlled or illicit drugs;
- (vii) Failure to comply with a reasonable request from the Division including, but not limited to, the failure to:
- (A) Respond to an administrative complaint or notice;
- (B) Respond to a request for explanation or clarification;
- (C) Cooperate in an investigation; or
- (D) Comply with a term, condition, or obligation imposed by the Division;
- (viii) Failure to conform to the standards of acceptable and prevailing emergency medical services practice, in which case actual injury need not be established;
- (ix) Failure to comply with the requirements of these rules or the Act;
- (x) Knowingly aiding or abetting another in the violation of these rules or the Act;
- (xi) Deceiving or attempting to deceive the Division; and
- (xii) Disciplinary action in any jurisdiction related to the right to practice in a health care profession;
- (xiii) Commission of a non-criminal offense as defined under Section 1 of this Chapter.
(b) Disciplinary action may include a reprimand, conditions, restrictions, non-renewal, suspension, revocation, other appropriate action, or a combination thereof.
(c) The Division may initiate investigations or proceedings under this section on its own motion or on the written or oral complaint of any person. The identity of a complainant is confidential. The Division shall make reasonable efforts to protect the identity of a complainant. The Division shall not disclose identifying information related to a complainant except upon waiver by the complainant, court order, request of law enforcement, or request of the Attorney General's Office.
048-16 Wyo. Code R. § 16-12