Wyo. Code R. 084-0001-4
Geologists, Board of Professional
Chapter 4: Regulatory Provisions
Effective Date: 01/30/1992 to 08/22/1995
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 084.0001.4.01301992
(a) At each regularly scheduled meeting, the Board shall review reports of malpractice claims against Wyoming licensed physicians reported since the last Board meeting.
(b) Based on this review, the Board shall determine if further review and/or investigation is necessary under the terms and provisions of the Act. If further review and/or investigation is deemed necessary, the matter shall be handled as a Board initiated complaint pursuant to Chapter 1 of these rules.
(c) All reports of malpractice claims from licensees, insurance carriers, attorneys, courts, health care entities, data banks and other reliable sources shall be compiled and statistics maintained on each licensee as to the number, frequency, nature and disposition of such claims.
(a) Final disciplinary orders entered in other jurisdictions against Wyoming licensed physicians shall be handled as follows:
(i) Those with current Wyoming licenses who are practicing in Wyoming may be subject to a Board initiated complaint and investigation pursuant to Chapter 1 of these rules.
(ii) Those with current licenses but practicing out of state shall be served with a consent agreement requiring the physician to notify the Board in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to returning to the state to practice. A physician's failure or refusal to sign such agreement may initiate disciplinary proceedings against his/her license.