Subdivision 1. Obligation to cooperate. An applicant or licensee who is the subject of an investigation, or who is questioned by or on behalf of the board in connection with an investigation, must cooperate fully with the investigation. Cooperation includes, but is not limited to:
(1) responding fully and promptly to any question relating to the investigation;
(2) as reasonably requested by the board, providing copies of client and other records in the applicant's or licensee's possession relating to the investigation;
(3) executing release of records as reasonably requested by the board; and
(4) appearing at conferences, hearings, or meetings scheduled by the board, as required in sections 148E.255 to 148E.270 and chapter 214.
Subd. 2. Investigation. A social worker must not knowingly withhold relevant information, give false or misleading information, or do anything to obstruct an investigation of the social worker or another social worker by the board or by another state or federal regulatory or law enforcement authority.
Subd. 3. Payment for copies. The board must pay for copies requested by the board.
Subd. 4. Access to client records. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, an applicant or licensee must allow the board access to any records of a client provided services by the applicant or licensee under investigation. If the client has not signed a consent permitting access to the client's records, the applicant or licensee must delete any data in the records that identifies the client before providing the records to the board.
Subd. 5. Classification of data. Any records obtained according to this subdivision must be treated as investigative data according to section 13.41 and be classified as confidential data.
2007 c 123 s 113,138
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 148E — Board Of Social Work Practice
Section 148E.010 — Definitions.
Section 148E.020 — Chapter 214.
Section 148E.025 — Board Of Social Work.
Section 148E.030 — Duties Of The Board.
Section 148E.050 — Licensing; Scope Of Practice.
Section 148E.055 — License Requirements.
Section 148E.060 — Temporary Licenses.
Section 148E.065 — Exemptions.
Section 148E.070 — License Renewals.
Section 148E.0751 — Temporary Leave License Status.
Section 148E.0752 — Emeritus Inactive License Status.
Section 148E.0753 — Emeritus Active License Status.
Section 148E.080 — Reactivations.
Section 148E.085 — Voluntary Termination License Status.
Section 148E.090 — Name; Change Of Name Or Address.
Section 148E.095 — License Certificate.
Section 148E.100 — Licensed Social Workers; Supervised Practice.
Section 148E.110 — Licensed Independent Social Workers; Supervised Practice.
Section 148E.115 — Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers; Supervised Practice.
Section 148E.120 — Requirements Of Supervisors.
Section 148E.125 — Documentation Of Supervision.
Section 148E.130 — Continuing Education Requirements For Licensees.
Section 148E.145 — Continuing Education Providers.
Section 148E.180 — Fee Amounts.
Section 148E.185 — Purpose Of Compliance Laws.
Section 148E.190 — Grounds For Action.
Section 148E.195 — Representations To Clients And Public.
Section 148E.200 — Competence.
Section 148E.205 — Impairment.
Section 148E.210 — Professional And Ethical Conduct.
Section 148E.215 — Responsibilities To Clients.
Section 148E.220 — Relationships With Clients, Former Clients, And Others.
Section 148E.225 — Treatment And Intervention Services.
Section 148E.230 — Confidentiality And Records.
Section 148E.235 — Fees And Billing Practices.
Section 148E.240 — Reporting Requirements.
Section 148E.245 — Investigative Powers And Procedures.
Section 148E.250 — Obligation To Cooperate.
Section 148E.255 — Types Of Actions.
Section 148E.260 — Disciplinary Actions.
Section 148E.265 — Adversarial But Nondisciplinary Actions.
Section 148E.270 — Voluntary Actions.
Section 148E.275 — Unauthorized Practice.
Section 148E.280 — Use Of Titles.