If you’re a licensed healthcare professional, you’re probably aware of the discipline known as a public reprimand. Any type of licensed healthcare provider is subjected to these types of disciplines, whether you’re a nurse, veterinarian, physical therapist, psychiatrist, or another type of healthcare provider. Public reprimands are issued by governing boards to be posted online in order for the public to receive the information. While of course, this isn’t the end of your career- but rather an annoyance that could cause business to drop, or tension in the workplace. Here’s where you can learn what a public reprimand is, how an attorney can assist you through the investigation process, and how an attorney could get a reprimand removed.
What is a public reprimand?
Public reprimands are issued by governing boards when a licensed employee is found of a violation. For example, the Public Reprimand: What Does It Mean For My License? could issue a public reprimand for a nurse if they had found the nurse guilty of violating a minor violation. The board would then notify the nurse’s fellow employees, as well as post the violation online. Public reprimands are alternative disciplinary actions compared to suspension or revocation of one’s license. With the help of an attorney, you can fight back against public reprimands to attempt to remove them from the record.
How are reprimands given?
Once a licensing board hears of a violation and investigates, or is notified of an arrest, then they would issue a public reprimand. In the case of hearing complaints, the licensing board will launch an investigation into the complaint. If it is found that the violation is minor, then by law the board must issue an Accusation against the license. This could be an intimidating and scary process, as most professionals don’t know their rights completely and are usually in the hands of their respective licensing board. With the help of an experienced attorney, the Accusation could be negotiated and fought against to include just a public reprimand, and avoiding suspension or license revocation. Of course, public reprimands are always the option your attorney would attempt to go for. Public reprimands do not have any further issues with one’s license- they are just inconveniences for the licensed professional. The board may also charge fines to the defendant or have them complete coursework.
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What are the effects of a public reprimand?
Although public reprimands are the lowest form of discipline a licensing board can give to a defendant, they still have some effect. It’s most important to note that public reprimands will stay online and on your record for several years. This could be an issue when applying for new jobs, as employers would have access to information such as this. The violation will stay online for 3 years. A record of a public reprimand would be available on the licensing board’s site for clients and future clients to read.
What should I do if I received a reprimand?
In order to steer clear of any investigations or reprimands, it’s best to keep updated with the laws and to keep in touch with your attorney. Any questions or advice you need could be asked by them in order to stay within the legal boundaries. Public reprimands could cause tension in the workplace and with your employer. Sticking to the guidelines given by the licensing board as well as the law will ensure that no complaints could be brought up against you. If you believe that you’ve been wrongly convicted, or believe that a complaint had been filed in bad faith, it’s time to contact an experienced attorney. Investigations can be intimating without the proper knowledge or legal help, but with the help of an attorney, you can rest easy knowing that the complaint is being handled by experienced hands.
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If you or a loved one has been publically reprimanded, we invite you to contact us at Pride Legal for legal counseling or any further questions. To protect your rights, hire someone who understands them.
