1. (a) The rules in Plc 200 and Plc 311 shall govern:

   1. (1) The receipt of misconduct complaints and the investigation thereof;
   2. (2) The conduct of disciplinary hearings and non-disciplinary remedial hearings;
   3. (3) Disciplinary and non-disciplinary remedial proceedings;
   4. (4) The imposition of license conditions;
   5. (5) Reciprocal discipline; and
   6. (6) Rehearings and appeals.

2. (b) The rules in Plc 200 shall govern:

   1. (1) The conduct of all other adjudicative and non-adjudicative proceedings;
   2. (2) Waivers of rules;
   3. (3) Voluntary surrender of licenses; and

   4. (4) Any other procedures not included in this chapter.

      Source. #14217, INTERIM, eff 4-1-25; ss by #14388, eff 10-24-25, EXPIRES: 10-24-35

      APPENDIX A: State Statute(s) Implemented

      Rule(s)

      State Statute(s) Implemented

      Plc 2001

      RSA 326-N:1-8

      Plc 2002

      RSA 326-N:1

      Plc 2003

      RSA 310:4, II; RSA 326-N:4; RSA 326-N:5

      Plc 2004

      RSA 326-N:3, II

      Plc 2005

      RSA 310:8, III

      Plc 2006

      RSA 326-N:3, II

      Plc 2007

      RSA 326-N:8

      Appendix B: Statutory Terms

      326-N:1 Definitions. –

      I. "Applicant" means an individual applying to be certified or recertified as a community health worker.

      II. "Certificate" means the document issued by the office of professional licensure and certification to qualified applicants for certification as community health workers.

      III. "Certification" means the voluntary process by which the office of professional licensure and certification grants recognition and use of a credential to individuals who are eligible to practice as certified community health workers.

      IV. "Certified community health worker" means a community health worker to whom the office of professional licensure and certification has issued a certificate to practice as a certified community health worker.

      V. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of health and human services.

      VI. "Community health worker" means a public health worker who applies an understanding of the experience, language, and culture of the populations that the individual serves and who provides direct services aimed at optimizing individual and family health outcomes, including:

   5. (a) Informal and motivational counseling and education;
   6. (b) Interventions to maximize social supports;
   7. (c) Community health integration services;
   8. (d) Facilitation of access to health care and social services;
   9. (e) Health screenings;

   10. (f) Other services that the commissioner defines by rules adopted under RSA 541-A.

       VIII. "Executive director" means the executive director of the office of professional licensure and certification.

       IX. "Recertification" means a renewal of certification.

       X. "Telemedicine" means the use of audio, video, or other electronic media for the purpose of optimizing individual and family health outcomes.

       Source. 2024, 289:6, eff. Jan. 1, 2025.

       326-N:5 Suspension; Revocation or Refusal to Issue Certification. – The executive director may deny the application for a certified community health worker and may suspend or revoke the certification issued pursuant to this chapter or refuse to issue a renewal thereof if it is determined after a hearing that such applicant or certified mental health worker:

       I. Has made a material false statement or concealed a material fact in connection with his or her application for certification;

       II. Has had a certificate issued under this chapter revoked or suspended previously;

       III. Has a criminal conviction for crimes involving fraud or fraudulent practices;

       IV. Has failed to comply with any other provision of this chapter or any rules promulgated by the executive director.

Source. 2024, 289:6, eff. Jan. 1, 2025.