The bill states that anyone who has a final finding issued by the Department of Social and Health Services of abuse or neglect of a minor or abuse, abandonment, neglect, or financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult may not hold or apply for a license or temporary practice permit in any health profession until the proceedings of the appropriate disciplining authority have been completed. Under existing law, individuals with such a finding are already prohibited from employment in the care of vulnerable adults. This bill would use that same criteria to determine whether an individual’s license should be suspended.
Status Summary
HB 1003 has been signed into law by the Governor.