The Board shall select a random sample of licensees 90 days prior to each renewal month. Notification shall be sent to selected licensees to substantiate compliance with the continuing competency requirements.     
       (1) Selected licensees shall submit the following, as outlined in the notification:                (A) documentation as specified in §216.4 and §216.5 of this chapter (relating to Criteria for Acceptable Continuing Education Offerings and Additional Methods for Meeting Continuing Competency Requirements and any additional documentation the Board deems necessary to verify compliance with the continuing competency requirements for the period of licensure being audited; or                 (B) a copy of the current approved national nursing certification and any additional documentation the Board deems necessary to verify compliance with the continuing competency requirements for the period of licensure being audited.        
       (2) Failure to notify the Board of a current mailing address and email address will not absolve the licensee from audit requirements.      
       (3) Pursuant to this section, an audit shall be automatic for a licensee who has been found noncompliant in an immediately preceding audit.      
       (4) Failure to complete the audit satisfactorily or falsification of records shall constitute unprofessional conduct and provide grounds for disciplinary action.      
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §216.9 adopted to be effective August 16, 2009, 34 TexReg 5524; amended to be effective February 23, 2014, 39 TexReg 982; amended to be effective December 5, 2018, 43 TexReg 7766