Pennsylvania Department of State Announces Disciplinary Actions Against 54 Licensed, Commissioned Professionals and Organizations

HARRISBURG, Pa., April 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of State took disciplinary actions against 54 licensed or commissioned professionals and organizations during the month of March, Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Pedro A. Cortés announced today.

A comprehensive list of sanctions imposed by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs is available here (or go to www.dos.state.pa.us then "Professional Licensing" at the top of the page, then select "Verify a Professional" and "Disciplinary Actions" from the drop-down menus).

Each entry includes the name of the respondent, address, sanction imposed, a brief description of the basis for the disciplinary or corrective measure and the effective date.

Anyone who suspects unlicensed activity by an individual or facility, or who has been a victim of unethical treatment, can file a complaint either online or through the bureau's hotline at 1-800-822-2113.

The bureau's 29 boards and commissions license and oversee nearly 1 million active professionals and businesses, including a range of occupations in health and business fields.

Violations of the law or state regulations may result in disciplinary actions including civil penalties and the suspension or revocation of a license.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Adriana Arvizo, (717) 783-1621
Wanda Murren, (717) 783-1621

SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of State

Related Links

http://www.dos.state.pa.us

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