Grounds for disciplinary action.

NRS 641B.400 Grounds for disciplinary action. The grounds for initiating disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter are: 1. Unprofessional conduct; 2. Conviction of: (a) A felony relating to the practice of social work; (b) Any offense involving moral turpitude; or (c) A violation of any federal or state law regulating the possession, distribution or use of any controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined in chapter 454 of NRS; 3. Use of fraud or deception in: (a) Applying for a license; (b) Undergoing the initial licensing examination; or (c) Rendering services as a social worker; 4. Allowing unauthorized use of a license issued pursuant to this chapter; 5. Professional incompetence; 6. Practicing social work without a license; 7. Having an alcohol or other substance use disorder which impairs the ability to practice social work; and 8. Operation of a medical facility, as defined in NRS 449.0151, at any time during which: (a) The license of the facility is suspended or revoked; or (b) An act or omission occurs which results in the suspension or revocation of the license pursuant to NRS 449.160. Ê This subsection applies to an owner or other principal responsible for the operation of the facility. (Added to NRS by 1987, 1120; A 1995, 451; 2003, 2716; 2009, 902)