Chapter 1. Industrial Medical Council
Article 6. QME Discipline

§62. Probation.

(a) A physician on probationary status from his or her licensing authority may be placed on probationary status by the Council in its discretion in accordance with IMC Sanction Guidelines under Section 65 of this Title.

(b) A QME on probationary status from the Council may be required to report periodically to the Medical Director to ensure compliance with any conditions of probation that have been imposed by the Council. These conditions may include the completion of specific courses and training.

(c) A QME shall be deemed to have passed probation and be eligible for reappointment if he or she has complied with the conditions imposed by the Council during the probation period, and meets the requirements for reappointment in accordance with Article 5.

(d) A QME shall be deemed to have failed probation if upon completion of the probation period it is determined that he or she has not complied with the conditions imposed by the Council during the probation period, and/or has failed to meet the requirements for reappointment in accordance with Article 5.

(e) The Council shall terminate probation, which shall be equivalent to a failure to pass probation, before completion of the probation period if during the probation period it is determined that a QME has not complied with the conditions of probation.

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 139 and 139.2, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 139.2, 4060, 4061 and 4062, Labor Code.

HISTORY

1. Renumbering of former section 53 to new section 62, new subsection (a) and subsection relettering, and amendment of subsections (c) and (d) filed 8-23-96; operative 9-22-96 (Register 96, No. 34).

2. Amendment of subsections (a), (c) and (d) filed 4-14-2000; operative 5-14-2000 (Register 2000, No. 15).