Assignment: Licensure Statutes
Choose one of the following licensure statutes in Texas:
o Texas Hospital Licensing Law
o Texas Medical Practice Act
o Texas Nursing Practice Act
1. What is the mission of the department/agency?
2. Identify the department or agency authorized to implement licensure and other responsibilities under the statute.
3. How is the licensee or profession defined?
4. What is the composition of the department/agency, membership requirements, and tenure, if applicable.
5. What are the powers and duties of the department/agency?
6. What are the key requirements for licensure?
7. What are the department's/agency's responsibilities regarding complaint investigation and disposition?
8. What disciplinary authority does the department/agency have?
9. How does the role of the department/agency further the quality of healthcare in the State of Texas?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.