A new law was passed requiring action at all healthcare facilities, emergency departments, clinics, or long-term care facilities that are used by patients and visitors.
Act 313 of 2023 made the act of attacking a healthcare professional a felony and requires healthcare facilities, emergency departments, clinics, or long-term care facilities that are used by patients and visitors to display the poster in the link provided below at all entrances and waiting areas. The requirement must be met by August 1, 2023.
Link to poster
Link to Act
Additional information regarding this subject and other health facility services can be found at https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/health-facility-services.
A number of licensees have called the Board office regarding phone calls they have received stating that their Arkansas license could be in jeopardy or is under investigation. In these calls the person poses as a representative of the Arkansas State Medical Board and the phone number displayed may be that of the Drug Enforcement Administration or the Arkansas State Medical Board. If you receive such a call, do not provide the caller with any identifying information. Be advised that action on your license would not be initiated by a phone call. If you receive a call and have questions regarding the status of your license, call the Board office at 501-296-1802.
Arkansas Imposter Scam Emergency Advisory
Please refer to the following documents regarding Prescriptive and Administrative Changes for Physician Assistants licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board.