Common use of By the Department Clause in Contracts

By the Department. The Department may deny, suspend, revoke or condition the protection of the INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER HEALTH CARE PROVIDER for cause, including but not limited to: a. Failure to comply with the protection agreement. b. Violation of state law governing the respective scope of practice or other law governing the health care services provided under the VHCPP. c. Making false, misleading or fraudulent statements in connection with the VHCPP, including determination of eligibility of the INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER HEALTH CARE PROVIDER or handling of a claim against the INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER HEALTH CARE PROVIDER or the state. d. Evidence of substance abuse or intoxication affecting the provision of health care services under the VHCPP. e. Reasonable grounds to believe the INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER HEALTH CARE PROVIDER may have provided incompetent or inadequate care to a patient under or through the VHCPP or is likely to do so. f. Reasonable grounds to believe INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER HEALTH CARE PROVIDER’s participation in the program may expose the state to undue risk. g. Failure to immediately notify the VHCPP of any disciplinary action brought against the INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER HEALTH CARE PROVIDER by the applicable state licensing board.