The Board shall select a random sample of licensees 90 days prior to each renewal month. Audit forms shall be sent to selected licensees to substantiate compliance with the continuing competency requirements.

1. (1) Within 30 days following notification of audit, these selected licensees shall submit an audit form and:

   1. (A) documentation as specified in §216.4 and §216.5 of this chapter (relating to Criteria for Acceptable Continuing Education Activity and Additional Criteria for Specific Continuing Education Programs) and any additional documentation the Board deems necessary to verify compliance with continuing education requirements for the period of licensure being audited; or
   2. (B) a copy of the current approved national nursing certification and any additional documentation the Board deems necessary to verify compliance with continuing competency requirements for the period of licensure being audited.
2. (2) Failure to notify the Board of a current mailing address will not absolve the licensee from audit requirements.
3. (3) Pursuant to this section, an audit shall be automatic for a licensee who has been found noncompliant in an immediately preceding audit.
4. (4) Failure to complete the audit satisfactorily or falsification of records shall constitute unprofessional conduct and provide grounds for disciplinary action.

Source Note:The provisions of this §216.9 adopted to be effective August 16, 2009, 34 TexReg 5524; amended to be effective February 23, 2014, 39 TexReg 982.