Each individual to whom these standards apply shall:

1. (a) Comply with RSA 326-E, Plc 307.04 as effective May 1, 2023, reprinted in Appendix D, and Plc 1500;
2. (b) Obey in good faith, and within any time periods specified, any disciplinary or remedial orders issued by the executive director;
3. (c) Interact with colleagues and patients with honesty and integrity;
4. (d) Not misrepresent professional qualifications or credentials;
5. (e) Cooperate with inspections and with lawful investigations by the OPLC;
6. (f) Treat all individuals with whom the person interacts in a professional capacity with respect and civility;

7. (g) Maintain sexual boundaries by:

   1. (1) Refraining from any behavior that exploits the practitioner-patient relationship in a sexual way; and
   2. (2) Avoiding any behavior that is sexual or sexually demeaning, or that could be reasonably interpreted as such, even when initiated by or consented to by a patient or colleague;
8. (h) Not engage in hazing or sexual, verbal, or physical harassment of any individual when interacting in a professional capacity; and
9. (i) Not discriminate based on age, sex, gender identity, race, creed, color, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, or national origin.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Plc 1500) #13496, INTERIM, eff 11-27-22; ss by #13621, eff 5-22-23 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Plc 1500)