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- In Texas, anyone can file a complaint against a nurse, for any reason. This includes patients, families, co-workers, and employers. Once a complaint is filed with the Texas Board of Nursing (BON), the board decides whether to open an investigation of the nurse.
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Your complaint can be emailed to complaints@bon.texas.gov, faxed to (512) 305-6870, or mailed to: Texas Board of Nursing, Enforcement, 1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 10-200 Austin, TX 78701.
- Texas Board of Nursing - Registering a Complaint Against the BON
A complaint regarding these issues may be submitted via one...
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- Texas Board of Nursing - Discipline FAQ
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- Texas Board of Nursing - Registering a Complaint Against the BON
Discipline & Complaints - Disciplinary Actions. Disciplinary Board orders are public information and the Nursing Practice Act (NPA) requires that the Board inform the public about the disciplinary actions it takes. The Board is a public entity, and as such is subject to open record laws.
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- I Am Under Investigation
- Confidentiality
- Responsibility
- Substance Issues
Why is it so important to change my name or address with the Board within ten (10) days? Current addresses ensure that you can be notified promptly, as required by the law, and that you have sufficient opportunity to respond to any allegations against you. Because Board Rule 217.7 requires all licensees to notify the Board of changes of addressand ...
If allegations have been made against me, and an investigation is opened, do I have to tell my employer and can I continue to work? Since investigations are confidential, there are no provisions in the Nursing Practice Act or Board Rulesrequiring you to tell your employer about any pending investigation. It is a matter of personal choice as to whet...
If I make a complaint against a nurse, will my identity be kept confidential? All complaint information submitted to the Texas Board of Nursing (BON or Board) is kept confidential throughout the entire process of the investigation. Even if the nurse is disciplined publicly, the source of the complaint remains confidential. Back to Topics How are th...
If I am a licensee and see another nurse or a student nurse do something wrong, must I report it to the Board? Section 301.402(b) of the Nursing Practice Actrequires you to report the conduct either to the Board, to the facility's peer review committee, or to the nursing educational program if the occurrence involved a student. Reports to the Board...
What is the Board's policy on Drug Screening for Nurses under Board Order? Please read the Board's Instructions for Urine Drug Screen Collectionfor detailed information. Back to Topics
A complaint regarding these issues may be submitted via one of the following methods: Online: https://sao.fraud.texas.gov/ReportFraud/ E-Mail: SAOIntake@sao.texas.gov. Mail: State Auditor's Office ATTN: Investigations and Audit Support P.O. Box 12067 Austin, TX 78711. Fax: 512/936-9812 Hotline: 1-800-TX-AUDIT (1-800-892-8348)
The policies address issues that arise in eligibility and disciplinary matters under Texas Occupations Code §301.452(b) and Rules 213.27, 213.28, and 213.29 and attempt to clarify the Board's reasoning and the application and logic underlying the existing rules.
Complaints can be filed at any time against a nurse by completing a written complaint form transmitted by US mail, fax, or e-mail. The form is available by several venues. A toll-free number hosted by the Health Professions Council receives complaints against various health care professionals.
If you have been notified of a complaint filed against you with the Texas Board of Nursing, BERTOLINO LLP can help. We are experienced BON license defense attorneys and we know how to navigate BON’s complaint process.
