Absolutely nothing. Do not speak to your employer or anyone else or make any admissions of drug diversion. You should contact me immediately. Over the years, I have found that often times, nurses and other healthcare professionals when confronted about drug diversion,...
We are returning to the discussion about legalizing medical marijuana in Pennsylvania -- and we are just in time for the state House of Representatives' public hearings on March 24. The hearings will not decide anything, but lawmakers will listen to and consider the...
Dealing with a licensing board on your own can be a difficult and frustrating process. Your medical license may be questioned by the licensing board if you are accused of a crime or misconduct or if you receive treatment for a substance abuse problem. License issues...
This past year, I have been told that the Department of State, the agency that oversees the Healthcare Licensing Boards, has entered into a contract the Pennsylvania Justice Network (PJN) to provide records of arrest for all healthcare workers licensed in...
The statewide debate over legalizing medical marijuana continues, but now the governor has weighed in: Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf announced recently that he would sign a bill if it could pass both houses of the General Assembly. It may end up being a safer position for...
