Representing Healthcare Professionals in Misconduct Investigations – Part III

Representing Healthcare Professionals in Misconduct Investigations and Proceedings 

III. Representing the Impaired Healthcare Professional

I. The Ripple Effect – Various Forums 

A. Hospital Committees

B. The Role of CPH and PAP 

C. Role of Counsel and Strategies for wellness and success 

D. Representing impaired physicians in ongoing investigations 

E. What to do when the client’s conduct suggests impairment 

F. Handling matters pending before OPD/OPMC and in crimson courts simultaneously 

II. PHL 230.7.(a) and (b) Impairment Proceedings 

A. Is this a “Proceeding” and Policy Considerations 

B. Representing the Substance Abuser or the true impaired professional

1.  An ethical dilemma and handling stress on the attorney?
2.  Role of CPH 
3.  Voluntary time-outs, private evaluations
4. A. Prosecution and Defense of Pill mill cases – changes in the legal landscape 

Speakers

Shelly Wang Bandago, Director NYS Department of Health, Office of Professional Medical Conduct

John J. Barbera, Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP

Alexander Bateman, Ruskin Moscou Faltischek P.C.

Terence M. Bedient, Executive Director of the Committee for Physician Health

Douglas M. Nadjari, Esq. Ruskin Moscou Faltischek P.C. (Program Planning Chair and Moderator)

Dennis K. Spillane, Executive Director, Office of Professional Discipline, New York State Education Department

Henry S. Weintraub, Chief Counsel at NYS Department of Health, Bureau of Professional Medical Conduct