The wave of social issues that impact regulation
The wave of social issues impacting license/registration application review
Download the printable Social issues & regulator responses.
Moderators
Denise Capaci and Endsley Real, REAL Committee
Description
The breakout sessions offer attendees the opportunity to leverage the collective experience of other regulators to examine how current social issues affect regulatory processes and result in change. The regulators leading each discussion topic will share specific examples of how their jurisdictions responded to the issues and engage participants in exploring alternatives for action in their own jurisdictions.
Topics
- Changes in the scope of social work practice based on current crises
Discussion leads: Endsley Real (GA) and Brian Carnahan (OH) - Pressure to exempt or remove licensing/registration exemptions
Discussion leads: Lise Betteridge (ON), Mary Weaver (MN), and
Roxroy Reid (NM)
Learning Objectives
After completing this session, participants should be able to:
- Identify a specific social issue that resulted in changes to regulation and/or a board process.
- Identify strategies that regulators can use to bring a public protection perspective to their responses to social change.
- Define the regulatory and procedural options available to boards faced with challenging social issues.
Presentations
Download Brian Carnahan's presentation
Download Lise Betteridge's presentation
Download Roxroy Reid's presentation
Moderators
Doc Davis & Judy Haspel, REAL Committee
Description
The breakout sessions offer attendees the opportunity to leverage the collective experience of other regulators to examine how current social issues affect regulatory processes and result in change. The regulators leading each discussion topic will share specific examples of how their jurisdictions responded to the issues and engage participants in exploring alternatives for action in their own jurisdictions.
Topics
- Criminal offenses that are no longer criminal
Discussion leads: Joan Braun (BC) and James Chaney (WA) - Previous felony conviction and incarceration
Discussion leads: Judy Haspel (LA) and Doc Davis (AZ), with input from Stephan Viehweg (IN) and Jennifer Wenhold (FL)
Learning Objectives
After completing this session, participants should be able to:
- Identify a specific social issue that resulted in changes to regulation and/or a board process.
- Identify strategies that regulators can use to bring a public protection perspective to their responses to social change.
- Define the regulatory and procedural options available to boards faced with challenging social issues.
Presentations
Download Joan Braun's presentation
References
Veterans Administration Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Program Overview - https://www.pbm.va.gov/PBM/academicdetailingservice/Opioid_Overdose_Education_and_Naloxone_Distribution.asp
Ohio Revised Code 2925.61 - “Lawful administration of naloxone”
CSWMFT Spring 2015 Newsletter - https://cswmft.ohio.gov/Newsletters/Newsletters
OCSWSSW submission to the Ministry of Children and Youth Services regarding proposed regulations under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, January 25, 2018
https://www.ocswssw.org/resources/legislation-submissions/
OCSWSSW article on Use of Title and Holding Out Provisions
https://www.ocswssw.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Use-of-Title-and-Holding-Out-Provisions.pdf
- Reg. 383/00: Registration, made under the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/000383
Albuquerque Journal article. “Governor reduces need for occupational licenses”:
https://www.abqjournal.com/1228841/governors-order-no-license-needed-for-many-occupations.html
Indiana emergency rule disqualifying crimes
Questions and Answers about the EEOC enforcement guidance on the consideration of arrest and conviction records in employment decisions under Title VII.
https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/qa_arrest_conviction.cfm
Indiana Register Title 839 Behavioral health and human services licensing board.
Emergency Rule LSA Document #18-451 E (see PDF Indiana Emergency Rule re disqualifying crimes)
Florida passed legislation back in 2009/2010 which prohibits licensure if the applicants has certain convictions – this is in law – s. 456.0635, Florida Statutes. Direct link to the Florida Statutes: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0400-0499/0456/Sections/0456.0635.html.
- RCW 18.225
- WAC 246.809
- RCW 18.130
- WAC 246.12
- WAC 246.16
RCW: Revised Code Washington
WAC: Washington Administrative Code