Will my license be at risk?

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I work at a adult day center, I sent someone to the hospital because he demanded it. It was for itching. I didn't call his emergency contact until 3 hours later. The emergency contact called the center and is upset, wanting to sue, call department of aging.

no dementia but forgetful.

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Unfortunately, anyone can report you to the Board. If the Board investigates and determines it is a violation of the nurse practice act, charges could be filed against your license. I wish they would pick there battles. They have so many others who have made more serious errors.

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Unfortunately, anyone can report you to the Board. If the Board investigates and determines it is a violation of the nurse practice act, charges could be filed against your license. I wish they would pick there battles. They have so many others who have made more serious errors.

A violation that I didn't notify family in a timely matter?

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Unfortunately, anyone can report you to the Board. If the Board investigates and determines it is a violation of the nurse practice act, charges could be filed against your license. I wish they would pick there battles. They have so many others who have made more serious errors.

OP did nothing to violate the Nurse Practice Act. She did not make a non-emergency/ non-required telephone call in a timely manner. Period. End of story.

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