Where can I file a complaint against a nurse?

Any person who has knowledge of conduct by a licensed nurse that may violate a nursing law or rule or related state or federal law may report the alleged violation to the board of nursing where the conduct occurred. All jurisdictions have specific processes for complaint intake.

Do you have to file a complaint with the NCSBN?

Contact the Board of Nursing . Complaints should not be sent to NCSBN, as NCSBN has no authority over individual nurses. This brochure offers nurses an explanation of what boards of nursing (BONs) do for the profession and those who work in it. This brochure provides information regarding:

Do you have the right to refuse work in a hospital?

As stated, ONA members’ right to refuse unsafe work has limitations under the OHSA. Health- care workers in hospitals and long-term care facilities have a limited right to refuse unsafe work while those who work in the community care sector do not have the same limitations under the OHSA.

Can a health care worker refuse to work without protective equipment?

Dealing with infection is likely “inherent in the worker’s work” in a health-care facility, but doing so without proper protective equipment, where such exists, is not “inherent.” There is now at least one ONA work refusal that supports this approach.

How often are nurses denied workers’comp claims?

It also doesn’t address the nearly 50% of all nurses whose workers’ comp claims are completely denied, and who are left to fend for themselves. In fact, it is more financially beneficial for hospitals to work at preventing nursing injuries then it is to replace those who are unable to return to work.

Why are nurses afraid to report a doctor?

Nurses may be afraid to report doctors because they believe administrators will refuse to penalize physicians who generate revenue or garner media accolades. Nurses worry they might lose their own jobs in retaliation, or they fear the stigma of being perceived by colleagues as a whistleblower. These fears may be justified.

When to report a nurse to the Board of Nursing?

What happens if you ignore an employee complaint?

It’s critical that you don’t become too hardened to employee complaints, because your most important job is to help the business. If you ignore a complaint that a manager is yelling and it turns out that the manager truly is yelling, turnover may increase or customers might overhear and that’s damaging to the business.

When to file a complaint with the Board of Nursing?

A complaint about the practice or behavior of a registered nurse (RN), advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), or licensed practical nurse (LPN) may be filed with the Board of Nursing by anyone: If you believe a nurse has violated a nursing or nursing-related law or rule, you may report to the Board.

Where can I file a complaint about a health care facility?

You file the complaint and it is routed directly to the district office that has oversight authority for the facility in question. Draft your own letter or print out our form (PDF) and mail or fax it in to the district office.

What to report to the State Board of Nursing?

Basically, you should report any nurse whose behavior is unsafe, incompetent, unethical, affected by the use of alcohol, drugs or other chemicals, or affected by a physical or mental condition. How do I file a complaint?