August 2015

Colorado Hearing Aid Provider Board Actions

Individuals Prohibited by Law From Selling Hearing Aids in ColoradoThe following individuals are prohibited by law from selling hearing aids in Colorado:Marilyn BishopMonte BrunsDon Leslie DavisLamont (Monte) GoforthWallace HatfieldVincent MitchellTerry SmithVance SmithLarry VezakisRick Vezakis

Colorado Psychology News

Emotional Support Animal Recommendations Require Bona fide Provider-Patient RelationshipA bona fide provider-patient relationship should exist between a licensed healthcare professional and an individual seeking an emotional support animal (ESA) for therapeutic benefit prior to the issuance of a recommendation letter in Colorado. This bona fide provider-patient relationship is defined in the mental health, medical and nursing practice acts. 

Passenger Tramway: News

December 2024 The Gondola at Winter Park (WP-039) IncidentReport of Investigation March 17, 2023 Fixed Grip Quad (BR054) IncidentReport of Investigation 

Colorado Pharmacy Naloxone Standing Orders

BackgroundIn April 2015, Colorado passed a new law, Senate Bill 15-053, expanding access to the life-saving drug naloxone, which is used to reverse overdoses to narcotic drugs, such as certain prescription medications and heroin. As a result of the new law, a physician - or any medical professional with prescriptive authority - can write a standing order for naloxone that can be dispensed by other designed individuals (such as pharmacists and harm reduction organizations).