Practicing outside the scope of license for a registered nurse, Failure to maintain an accurate healthcare information record, and Failure to maintain minimum standards of nursing
A State Board of Nursing (SBON) complaint can be filed against a nurse by a patient, resident, colleague, employer, and/or regulatory agency. Complaints are subsequently investigated by the SBON, with results ranging from no action against the nurse to revocation of the license to practice nursing. This case study involves a registered nurse, who was employed as the registered nurse for a home healthcare agency to provide case management and in-home nursing.
Total Incurred: Greater than $7,500
*Monetary amounts represent the legal expenses paid solely on behalf of the insured registered nurse.