Bus. & Prof. Code 2770.12(b) (1999; amended by SB 1441, 2008)

Summary:

All Board of Registered Nursing and nursing diversion committee records and records of a proceeding pertaining to the participation of a registered nurse in the diversion program shall be kept confidential and are not subject to discovery or subpoena. However, such records are subject to discovery or subpoena if the registered nurse presents a threat to the public or his or her own health and safety, or has waived his or her rights to confidentiality.

Keywords:
alcohol and drug abuse, boards, health care provider, law enforcement, public health, medical disciplinary proceeding
Parties Bound: 
nursing diversion program committee; Board of Registered Nursing
Other Relevant California Code Sections: 
Bus. And Prof. Code 2770.11(b)
Associated Federal Law(s): 
164.512(e)
Uses and disclosures for which an authorization or opportunity to agree or object is not required : for judicial and administrative proceedings