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Laws, Rules and Policies


Laws

Please note that these statutes are provided in this format for your convenience only. You may always find the most current version of the Colorado Revised Statutes online via the Colorado Statute Manager.
 


Rules and Regulations

This online version of these regulations is the most current version available. However, this is not the official version. For official publication of these and all State of Colorado regulations, please consult the Code of Colorado Regulations or contact Weil Publishing at: Weil Publishing Co., Inc., 150 Capitol Street, Augusta, Maine 04330. You may also contact them by phone at 1-800-877-WEIL or visit their website at weilpublishing.com.
 

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Rule 100   USMLE Exam Step 3 (3 CCR 713-17), effective October 15, 2010

Rule 110   FLEX Minimum Scores (3 CCR 713-10), effective October 15, 2010

Rule 120   Continued Competence (3 CCR 713-22), effective January 14, 2012

Rule 130   License Renewal Procedures (3 CCR 713-28), effective October 15, 2012

Rule 140   Licensure and Supervision of Distinguished Foreign Teaching Physicians
(3 CCR 713-33), effective October 15, 2012

Rule 150   Colorado Medical Board Rules and Regulations Regarding the Requirement that Licensed Physicians Timely Update Information Required by The Michael Skolnik Medical Transparency Act, Repealed effective October 15, 2010 (3 CCR 713-34)

Rule 155   Colorado Medical Board Rules and Regulations Regarding the Imposition of Administrative Fines Pursuant to The Michael Skolnik Medical Transparency Act, Repealed effective October 15, 2010 (3 CCR 713-35)

Rule 200   Declaratory Orders (3 CCR 713-2), effective October 15, 2010

Rule 210   Further Define Unprofessional Conduct (3 CCR 713-8), effective October 15, 2010

Rule 220   Financial Responsibility (Malpractice Insurance)(3 CCR 713-12), effective October 15, 2010

Rule 230   Initial Decisions and Related Matters (3 CCR 713-19), Repealed effective January 14, 2011

Rule 240   Consultations, Repealed effective 10/30/02 (3 CCR 713-24)

Rule 250   Anti-Competitive Conduct (3 CCR 713-13)

Rule 260   Accreditation or Review Organizations (3 CCR 713-20), effective October 15, 2010

Rule 270   Address of Record (3 CCR 713-26), effective October 15, 2010

Rule 280   License Suspensions (3 CCR 713-18), effective October 15, 2010

Rule 285  Colorado Medical License in Good Standing (3 CCR 713-39), effective January 14, 2012

Rule 290   Regarding Misleading, Deceptive or False Advertising (3 CCR 713-31), effective October 15, 2010

Rule 295   Regarding Confidential Agreements (3 CCR 713-38), effective October 15, 2010

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Rule 300   Specialty Societies (3 CCR 713-11), effective October 15, 2010

Rule 310   Professional Liability Insurance (3 CCR 713-15), effective October 15, 2010

Rule 320   Component Medical Societies (3 CCR 713-14), effective October 15, 2010

Rule 330   Group Medical Practices (3 CCR 713-23), effective October 15, 2010

Rule 340   Medical Practice Affiliations (3 CCR 713-25), effective October 15, 2010

Rule 350   Health System Affiliations (3 CCR 713-1), effective October 15, 2010

Rule 360   Health Care Organizations (3 CCR 713-27), effective October 15, 2010

Rule 380   Reporting of Criminal Convictions (3 CCR 713-36), effective October 15, 2010

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Rule 400   Physician Assistants (3 CCR 713-7) , effective January 14, 2013

Rule 410   Physician Assistants Continued Competency (3 CCR 713-29), effective October 15, 2010

Rule 500   EMTs & Medical Directors (3 CCR 713-6) Repealed effective 1/1/2011

Rule 510   Anesthesiologist Assistants (3 CCR 713-40), effective April 30, 2013

Rule 600   Athletic Trainers (3 CCR 713-9) Repealed effective 12/30/09

Rule 700  Ionizing Radiation (X-Ray Technicians) (3 CCR 713-16) Repealed effective October 15, 2010

Rule 800   Delegation and Supervision of Medical Services (3 CCR 713-30), effective January 14, 2011

Rule 900   Drug Therapy Management with Colorado Licensed Pharmacist (3 CCR 713-32) , effective October 15, 2010

Rule 950   Physician's Role in Prescriptive Authority for Advanced Practice Nurses (3 CCR 713-37),
effective October 15, 2010

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Policies

Policies of the Medical Board are divided into four sections:

Section 10 - Disciplinary Process

Section 20 - Licensing Process

Section 30- Administrative Procedures

Section 40 - Miscellaneous Policies

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10-01  Protocol 30 Day Letters

10-02   Release of Investigatory Information to Other State, Canadian or U.S. Territorial Licensing Boards

10-03   Retention of Letters of Concern

10-04   Release of Investigatory File Information for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Purposes

10-05   Disciplinary Actions Taken by Other State Medical Boards or Governmental Agencies Against a Lapsed or Inactive Colorado Physician

10-06   Orders to CPHP and Issuing Letters of Concern for Certain Criminal Charges

10-07   Referrals to the Colorado Physician Health Program for Boundary Issues

10-08   Anonymous Complaints

10-09   Enforcement of Injunctive Actions

10-10   Investigative Subpoena Enforcement

10-11   Delegation of Authority to Enforcement Program Manager and Program Director

10-12   Sexual Misconduct Statement and Policy

10-13    Deleted 11/8/01

10-14   Guidelines for the Use of Controlled Substances for the Treatment of Pain

10-15   Eligibility to Serve as a Practice Monitor

10-16   Subpoena of Plaintiff's Records in Malpractice Cases

10-17   Process for Handling Complaints Involving Board Members

10-18   Public Disciplinary Documents

10-19   Scope of Investigation

10-20   Additional Informal Complaints

10-21   Practice Monitoring Compliance

10-22   Release of Active Complaint and Investigatory Information to Training Programs

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20-01 Release of Information from Application Files

20-02 Reporting of Denied Applicants to the Federation of State Medical Boards

20-03  Deleted 5/16/02

20-04 Issuance of Administrative Licenses

20-05 Review of International Medical Schools

20-06 Clarification of the Continued Competency Requirement with Respect to the Practice of Administrative Medicine

20-07   Licensing Subcommittees (Deleted 8/19/10)

20-08   Licenses/Certificates Issued Within 4 Months of Renewal/Expiration Date (Deleted 8/19/10)

20-09   Physician Assistants Required to Register Primary Physician Supervisor within One Hundred Eighty (180) Days of Active Licensure

20-10   Extension of Expiration Date on Renewing MD or DO Licenses or PA Licenses (Deleted 8/19/10)

20-11   Reinstatement of Lapsed Licenses

20-12   Reactivation of Inactive Licenses

20-13   Ability of Unlicensed Physician Assistants to Provide Delegated Medical Services Pursuant to 12-36-106(3)(l), C.R.S.

20-14   Administrative Approval of Applications

20-15   Purging Incomplete Applications

20-16   Board Criteria to Identify Applications which Require Board Review

20-17   Referral of Applicants to the Colorado Physician Health Program for Evaluation Related to DUI and DWAI Charges

20-18   Clarification of Section 12-36-122(7)(b)(II), C.R.S., and Physician Training Programs

20-19   Clarification of the 60-day Rotation Exemption from Licensure/Physician Training Licensure Requirements Pursuant to § 12-36-106(3)(v), C.R.S.

20-20   Procedures for review of licensing applications; denial or issuance of restricted licenses

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30-01   Deleted 2/14/2002

30-02   Release of Investigatory File Information

30-03   Release of Investigatory File Information to Professional Review Committees

30-04   Clarification of the Requirements of Section 12-36-118.5, C.R.S., regarding the reporting of physical and mental illness and conditions

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40-01 Clarification of Section 4.5 of the Rules Defining the Duties and Responsibilities of Emergency Medical Services Physician Advisors and the Authorized Medical Acts of Emergency Medical Technicians (Deleted 1/01/11)

40-02 Guidelines for Discharging a Patient

40-03 Policy Statement Concerning the Physician/Patient Relationship

40-04  Deleted 11/8/01

40-05  Deleted 11/8/01

40-06 Guidelines Regarding the Treatment of Terminally Ill Patients

40-07 Guidelines Pertaining to the Release and Retention of Medical Records

40-08 Guidelines for Closure or Departure from a Medical Practice

40-09 Guidelines Regarding Prescribing for Unknown Patients

40-10 Appropriateness of Treating Partners of Patients with Sexually Transmitted Infections

40-11 Sale of Products in Physicians' Offices

40-12 Office-Based Surgery and Anesthesia

40-13 Physicians and Physician Assistants' Use of Alcohol and Other Mind-Altering Substances While On-Call

40-14  Deleted 05/13/04 and Replaced by Rule 290

40-15 Prehospital Care Research Study Waiver Requirements (Deleted 1/01/11)

40-16 Critical Care Paramedic Acts Allowed Pursuant to Board Rule 500 (Deleted 1/01/11)

40-17 Guidelines Regarding Practice Coverage Outside of Normal Office Hours

40-18 Self-Treatment and Treatment of Family Members and Others with whom Significant Emotional Relationships Exist

40-19 Use of Lasers to Provide Medical Services

40-20 Implementation of the Michael Skolnik Medical Transparency Act (Deleted 2/17/11)

40-21 Michael Skolnik Medical Transparency Act: Definition of Terms to Clarify Reporting Requirements (Deleted 2/17/11)

40-22 The Michael Skolnik Medical Transparency Act and applicants for initial licensure, licensure reinstatement or licensure reactivation (Deleted 2/17/11)

40-23 Unlicensed practice (Deleted Effective 5/19/11)

40-24 Clarifying the scope of practice of Physician Assistants
 

2012 Legislation

Legislation passed during the Legislative Session impacts the Division of Professions and Occupations. The Division is developing an implementation process at this time. Please check back in the near future to learn about any changes to rules, requirements and important deadlines.

 
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