Malpractice Case Paper

It is interesting the different cases that can be presented at a board meeting from practicing without a license to malpractice. It is also hard to be a board member, I would assume, because they get multiple stories and excuses and sometimes it can be hard to determine the best course of action. Take for example a case that was discussed at the September 2015 board meeting. A hygienist received two extensions, one till 02/15/2015 and one till 06/22/2015. This hygienist had also received prior extensions in the past. To be precise, 4 extensions within their 12 years of renewal. The hygienist was brought in front of the board for two reasons, 1) not having completed the required 30 CEU's despite two extensions and 2.) not notifying the

After reviewing, the board came to the conclusion that the hygienist was in violation of the Practice Act. I feel the board made an accurate judgment call in this situation. Not only did they give the hygienist leeway in the past, but also now they did as well. They also gave them two extension, yet the hygienist still didn't comply. The hygienist was given plenty of time to complete the remaining CEU's needed for reinstatement. They board brought up a couple good points. The first one was about the Yankee courses. One of the board staff members contacted Yankee, who stated that there was at no point when all the courses were all full. The second point was brought up about Arizona offering CEU's for hygiene, which the hygienist could have attended in between their travels for family reasons. From all the evidence gathered, the board made a good judgment call. I understand there are things that come up in our live that can effect other parts and sometimes people are busy and forget; however, this hygienist was given multiple extensions yet still didn't