Notification of Notification of Board ActionsBoard Actions

Joann V. Dawson, Deputy DirectorJoann V. Dawson, Deputy DirectorOffice of Professional Medical ConductOffice of Professional Medical Conduct

May 2012May 2012

Office of Office of Professional Medical ConductProfessional Medical Conduct

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Board for Board for Professional Medical ConductProfessional Medical Conduct

Who are we?Who are we?

• Investigate allegations of medical misconduct

• Protect the patient public• Notify licensees’ hospital affiliates

– When charges have been served– When determinations made– It’s the law!

NotificationNotification

• We notify all hospitals by email– Faster and more comprehensive than manual

system

• The physician may be affiliated with your hospital

• The OPMC Web site gives you access to the public information

HCS RolesHCS Roles

• President/CEO• Medical Director• Director of Risk Management• Credentials Coordinator• HPN Coordinator

NotificationNotification

Health Commerce System (HCS)• Manage your contact information

– Contact person– Email address– Mailing or physical address

• Any relevant information uploaded to the HCS requires account to access

HCS RolesHCS Roles

• President/CEO• Medical Director• Director of Risk Management• Credentials Coordinator• HPN Coordinator

NotificationNotification

http://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/doctors/conduct/

Go to OPMC’s Web siteGo to OPMC’s Web site

Go to OPMC’s Web siteGo to OPMC’s Web site

Physician searchPhysician search

Search for a physicianSearch for a physician

• By name• By license number and license type

HerchenroderGerald

342563MD

You found the physicianYou found the physician

You found the physicianYou found the physician

• Basic identifying information• Brief description of misconduct

Link to a PDF of the Board order

The Board orderThe Board order

The Board orderThe Board order

Questions or concerns?email: opmc@health.state.ny.us