Need advice about complaint filed against me with BON

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I need some serious help. I had a complaint filed against me by my ex employer stating false documentation. I then get a call from dept of senior health and services requesting an interview and they state I'm not allowed to know what is being said, just go in. The person stated if found guilty I will be put on a list and won't be allowed to work in healthcare again. Has anyone been through this?!? Please help!

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Lawyer up!

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I've done that and would like some advice from someone who's been through this.

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There have been many others who have posted about having complaints filed against them, you can find the threads by using the search button in the top right hand corner.

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And quit talking and/or posting about it.

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

1. Get a lawyer...good, you did that. Now make sure you do not do anything without consulting that lawyer first or having that lawyer at your side. Do not go to any meeting, hearing, interview, negotiation, etc., without your attorney present. And remember that they CAN'T prevent you from having legal representation present.

2. Notify your carrier if you have one.

3. Do not discuss this online at all: not here, on FB, your blog, anywhere. You are not as anonymous online as you think, and what you post on AN can be subpoenaed by their attorneys if and when they find out it exists.

Remember the BON is NOT the nurse's friend. They care about the public first and foremost; they don't care if you never work again. It's frightening, I know.

Best of luck.

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And that goes for your meeting as well. Don't get defensive and start denying/affirming or otherwise. Listen to the advice of your attorney. Listen to everything that they have to say laid out, take your time, think about how you are going to formulate an answer.

Sorry this is happening to you.

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I agree with above comments-no more posting! Find out what the situation is-which patient and which documentation they are talking about. And until you know what they are referring to, try to relax--there is nothing you can do. At this point, all you can do is wait for the pertinent information to come in. Once you know what charting they're talking about, you can look it over, search your memory, and consult with your lawyer.

Best of luck to you!

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If and when appropriate, please let us know how it turns out. Good luck.

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