Psychology Examining Board
IN THE MATTER OF RULE-MAKING PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE
PSYCHOLOGY EXAMINING BOARD
PROPOSED ORDER OF THE PSYCHOLOGY EXAMINING BOARD
ADOPTING RULES
(CLEARINGHOUSE RULE )
PROPOSED ORDER
An order of the Psychology Examining Board to repeal Psy 5.01 (18), and (33) (a) to (e) and Psy 5.02; to amend Psy 5.01 (2), (5), (8), (24), (25), 28), (29), (30) (c), (33) (intro.) and (34); to repeal and replace Psy 5.01 (17) and (32); and to create Psy 5.01 (2m) and (12m) relating to unprofessional conduct.
Analysis prepared by the Department of Safety and Professional Services.
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ANALYSIS
Statutes interpreted: s. 455.09, stats. Explanation of agency authority:
§ 15.08(5)(b) Each examining board shall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the trade or profession to which it pertains, and define and enforce professional conduct and unethical practices not inconsistent with the law relating to the particular trade or profession. § 455.08 The examining board shall adopt such rules as are necessary under this chapter Related statute or rule: n/a
Plain language analysis:
This rule updates the unprofessional conduct rules which have not had a comprehensive review and update since 2003.
Sections 1 and 3 add private practice of school psychology to reflect the other license under the jurisdiction of the board.
Section 2 clarifies that engaging in conduct that falls below the standard of minimal competence is unprofessional conduct.
Section 4 adds exploitative billing practices as conduct which is unprofessional conduct.
Section 5 clarifies it is unprofessional conduct to not have security protocols in place for access to information received from a client recognizing that current psychology practice includes electronic forms of communication which need to have security protocols to protect confidential matters.
Section 6 repeals and recreates the provision relating to prohibited dual relationships to clarify the prohibited dual relationships are those reasonably likely to impair objectivity while providing services. This modification is recognizing that there are natural dual relationships which do not impair objectivity and would be difficult to avoid particularly in rural areas.
Section 7 simplifies the requirement for licensees to respond to requests from the board.
Section 8 modifies “impersonation” to “appropriation of the identity” for clarification purposes.
Section 9 states it is unprofessional conduct to violate chapter 455, stats. or any rule of the board.
Section 10 cleans up the language relating to the duty to report disciplinary or adverse action taken by another jurisdiction.
Section 11 updates the language for “a” prohibited dual relationship to “any” prohibited dual relationship.
Section 12 clarifies the unprofessional conduct provision relating to disciplinary or adverse action in another jurisdiction.
Sections 13 and 14 repeal the list of items which were required to be contained in a record.
Section 15 states it is unprofessional conduct to violate an order of any board or jurisdiction which regulates the practice of psychology or school psychology. It removes the provision relating to unprofessional conduct is the violation of rule or statute as it is addressed elsewhere in the rule and therefore it was redundant.
Section 16 repeals the actions subsequent to disciplinary proceedings as it is an undue burden to require licensees to notify all clients when any disciplinary action is taken and specific disciplinary orders may include a notification requirement where necessary.
Summary of, and comparison with, existing or proposed federal regulation: None
Comparison with rules in adjacent states:
Illinois: Illinois defines unprofessional conduct. Illinois provisions which relate to this updated rule include: failure to provide techniques or procedures used in professional activities to the board upon request; and impersonating another person holding a license.
Iowa: Iowa defines unprofessional conduct. Iowa provisions which relate to this updated rule include: failure to conform to the minimal standard of acceptable and prevailing practice; failure to respond to the board within 30 days of communication from the board; violation of any law or rule of Iowa or another state; and failure to notify the board of discipline by other jurisdictions.
Michigan: Michigan defines unprofessional conduct. Michigan provision which relates to this updated rule include: prohibiting engaging in a multiple relationship when there is a reasonable risk of harm or exploitation.
Minnesota: Minnesota defines unprofessional conduct. Minnesota provisions which relate to this updated rule include: failure to provide competent provision of services; safeguarding the private information obtained in the course of the practice of psychology; and prohibit engaging in situations involving impaired objectivity or effectiveness. Minnesota does have a list of required elements to be maintained in a psychology patient record.
Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies:
The board reviewed the rule to ensure the rules reflect current practice in the profession.
Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact analysis:
This rule was posted for economic comments and none were received. This rule relates to unprofessional conduct.
Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis:
The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis is attached.
