Kansas Statutes 40-3416. Report of suspected violations to regulatory agencies; investigation; report to attorney general; injunctive relief
Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 40-3416
- Board: means the board of governors created by Kan. See Kansas Statutes 40-3401
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Professional services: means patient care or other services authorized under the act governing licensure of a healthcare provider. See Kansas Statutes 40-3401
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Kansas Statutes 77-201
When the board of governors is informed or reasonably suspects that a health care provider licensed to render professional services is in violation of Kan. Stat. Ann. § 40-3402, and amendments thereto, such board shall report the suspected violation to the state agency which licenses, registers or certifies such health care provider. Upon receipt of such report or other evidence of a violation of Kan. Stat. Ann. § 40-3402, and amendments thereto, the state agency shall make such investigation as it deems necessary and take such other official action as deemed appropriate. If a violation is found to exist, the state agency shall promptly notify the attorney general of this state. Upon such notice the attorney general or county attorney of the proper county shall, in the name of the state, institute and maintain an action to enjoin the health care provider from rendering professional services in this state in the district court of the district in which such health care provider is rendering professional services.