Chapter 153 — Board of Podiatric Medicine

153.01 Definitions Defines key terms for podiatric medicine regulation, including the scope of podiatric practice, the Board of Podiatric … 153.02 Board of Podiatric Medicine Establishes that it is unlawful to practice podiatric medicine in Minnesota without a license from the Board of … 153.03 Expenses Sets membership, qualifications, terms, and removal procedures for the Board of Podiatric Medicine. 153.04 Authorizes the Board of Podiatric Medicine to organize, elect officers, and adopt rules for regulating the profession. 153.05 Establishes educational and examination requirements for obtaining a podiatric medicine license in Minnesota. 153.06 Requires a fee for podiatric license applications, with the amount set by the Board. 153.07 Provides for temporary permits allowing practice under supervision while a license application is pending. 153.08 Requires annual license renewal and sets the renewal fee, with provisions for late renewal. 153.09 Prohibits the practice of podiatric medicine by unlicensed persons. 153.10 Authorizes the Board to refuse, suspend, or revoke licenses for specified grounds including fraud, incompetence, and … 153.11 Requires the Board to follow formal hearing procedures before taking disciplinary action against a licensee. 153.12 Authorizes the Board to seek injunctions against unlicensed practice of podiatric medicine. 153.13 Authorizes the Board to investigate complaints and conduct inspections related to podiatric practice. 153.14 Grants reciprocity for podiatric medicine licenses from other states that meet Minnesota's standards. 153.15 Allows the Board to grant license reinstatement to podiatrists whose licenses have been revoked or suspended. 153.16 Licensure Provides that Chapter 153 does not apply to physicians, surgeons, or other practitioners licensed under different … 153.17 Practicing Without License; Penalty Assigns penalty provisions for violations of the podiatric medicine licensing law. 153.18 Exemptions Requires podiatrists to complete continuing education as a condition of license renewal. 153.19 Grounds for Disciplinary Action Establishes requirements for professional liability insurance or other financial responsibility for podiatrists. 153.20 Podiatrist Cooperation Authorizes the Board to issue cease and desist orders against violations of the podiatric medicine law. 153.21 Mental Examination; Access to Medical Data Addresses reporting requirements for malpractice claims and disciplinary actions involving podiatrists. 153.22 Forms of Disciplinary Action Provides for peer review protections in the context of podiatric medicine quality assurance. 153.23 Disciplinary Investigation Addresses collaboration and consultation requirements between podiatrists and other health care providers. 153.24 Reporting Obligations Establishes standards for the advertising of podiatric medicine services. 153.25 Immunity Sets record-keeping requirements for podiatric medicine practices. 153.255 Reports to Commissioner of Health Requires the Board of Podiatric Medicine to report adverse health care events to the commissioner of health, without … 153.26 Use of Nitrous Oxide Addresses the use of anesthesia by podiatrists, including requirements for training and facility standards. 153.30 Fees Sets the fee schedule for podiatric medicine licenses, including application, renewal, late renewal, temporary permit, …