CLEAR’s podcast is a resource in the field of professional and occupational regulation to help stakeholders stay current on new developments and hear diverse opinions on a broad range of topics. 1) CLEAR is a place for novel, thoughtful, non-partisan debate, undertaken inclusively and respectfully. Those who contribute to the debate speak in their own capacity, and do not necessarily represent the view(s) of CLEAR. 2) CLEAR provides a space in which contentious issues can be safely and respectfully discussed, grounded in a sound body of professional regulatory knowledge. 3) Acting in the public interest, regulations, and the views of regulators and the wider public, evolve over time. Discussions at CLEAR reflect this evolution of thinking, encompassing a wide variety of considered opinion. Music clips: ”Someone Else” by Full Power Music, licensed through Adobe Stock
Episodes
Tuesday Oct 09, 2018
Tuesday Oct 09, 2018
Myra Reddy, Government Affairs Director for the Professional Beauty Association, summarizes why the PBA supports requirements for occupational licensure in the beauty industry. She discusses PBA's support of reform efforts to promote consistency of requirements across state, and even county, lines; enhance mobility; increase externship and apprenticeship programs; and increase testing opportunities including pre-graduate testing.
Transcript: html (https://www.clearhq.org/page-1860561) or
PDF (http://clearweb.drivehq.com/podcast_transcripts
/CLEAR_podcast_episode9_Reform_Efforts_
100918_transcript.pdf)
Tuesday Sep 11, 2018
Tuesday Sep 11, 2018
The CLEAR Investigative Excellence Group Award recognizes a team that has demonstrated exceptional performance in a particular case, or has a history of excellent performance beyond what is expected or required, resulting in a direct and significant impact to the protection of the public or consumer interests. Investigators from the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations share how they overcame challenges of the case and collaborated with the Denver District Attorney's Office for a successful and award-winning investigation into unlicensed medical practice.
Transcript: html (https://www.clearhq.org/page-1860556) or
PDF (http://clearweb.drivehq.com/podcast_transcripts
/CLEAR_podcast_episode8_Investigative_Award_Group_
091118_transcript.pdf)
Tuesday Aug 28, 2018
Tuesday Aug 28, 2018
In 2017, at least 5 states or US territories suffered natural disasters or public health emergencies. Disaster response is, at best, orchestrated chaos. This chaos is compounded by the hodgepodge approach to license portability in the United States. Ronne Hines, Division of Professions and Occupations, Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, gives some examples related to the interplay of license portability laws, regulation of the out-of-state workforce, and the challenges and successes of regulating during a disaster. This podcast episode is a lead-up to a session at CLEAR's Annual Educational Conference, September 26-29, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Transcript: html (https://www.clearhq.org/page-1860554) or
PDF (http://clearweb.drivehq.com/podcast_transcripts
/CLEAR_podcast_episode7_Regulating_during_Disaster_
082818_transcript.pdf)
Tuesday Aug 14, 2018
Tuesday Aug 14, 2018
Policymakers and planners in all jurisdictions face complex challenges in assuring access to needed health care services. Evidence-based decisions require objective and comparable provider supply and distribution data. Licensing boards are in a unique position to help. An expert panel representing the US and Canada discusses the role of regulators in health workforce data collection. This podcast episode is a lead-up to a session at CLEAR's Annual Educational Conference, September 26-29, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Transcript: html (https://www.clearhq.org/page-1860550) or
PDF (http://clearweb.drivehq.com/podcast_transcripts/CLEAR_podcast_episode6_Health_Workforce_Data_081418
_transcript.pdf)
Tuesday Jul 24, 2018
Tuesday Jul 24, 2018
Eleven states are participating in the Occupational Licensing Policy Learning Consortium as part of the occupational licensing project undertaken by the National Conference of State Legislatures, the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, and the Council of State Governments. Suzanne Hultin with NCSL gives an update on how the project is addressing license portability issues and focusing on population groups who face unique challenges and barriers related to entering the labor market in a licensed occupation. Suzanne reviews trends being seen in the 11 states and resources related to license portability and reducing barriers to labor market entry.
Transcript: html (https://www.clearhq.org/page-1860548) or
PDF (http://clearweb.drivehq.com/podcast_transcripts/CLEAR_podcast_episode5_Licensing_Consortium072418
_transcript.pdf)
Tuesday Jul 10, 2018
Tuesday Jul 10, 2018
There have been some significant changes to the framework, policies, and procedures for handling cases of sexual abuse committed by regulated professionals. Representatives from regulatory organizations in the United States, Australia and Canada share information about what prompted a review of these procedures, what changes have been implemented for investigations of allegations of sexual boundary violations, and what impact the changes have had. This podcast episode is a lead-up to a session at CLEAR's Annual Educational Conference, September 26-29, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Transcript: html (https://www.clearhq.org/page-1860544) or PDF (http://clearweb.drivehq.com/podcast_transcripts/CLEAR_podcast_episode4_Sexual_Abuse071018_transcript.pdf)
Tuesday Jun 12, 2018
Tuesday Jun 12, 2018
Jennifer Best, Practice Consultant with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia, shares the College's research on the public's perception of continuing competence, including why it's important for regulators to understand this issue and how regulators can use this research in making informed, evidence-based decisions about regulatory policy.
Transcript: html (https://www.clearhq.org/page-1860543) or PDF (http://clearweb.drivehq.com/podcast_transcripts/CLEAR_podcast_episode3_Competence061218_transcript.pdf)
Tuesday Jun 12, 2018
Tuesday Jun 12, 2018
CLEAR's Investigative Excellence Award recognizes an investigator who has demonstrated exceptional performance in a particular case, with performance beyond what is expected or required, resulting in a direct and significant impact to the protection of the public or consumer interests. Robert Herbert, a 2017 recipient from the Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, talks about the case for which he was nominated and shares some of the investigative techniques he used throughout the case.
Transcript: html (https://www.clearhq.org/page-1860542) or PDF (http://clearweb.drivehq.com/podcast_transcripts/CLEAR_podcast_episode2_Investigator061218_transcript.pdf)
Friday May 11, 2018
Friday May 11, 2018
The Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation is excited to launch Regulation Matters: a CLEAR conversation. In this introductory episode, podcast host Line Dempsey and CLEAR Executive Director Adam Parfitt share information about CLEAR and give a preview of topics for upcoming podcast episodes.
Transcript: html (https://www.clearhq.org/page-1860541) or PDF (http://clearweb.drivehq.com/podcast_transcripts/CLEAR_podcast_episode1_Introduction061218_transcript.pdf)