Disciplinary actions could be subjected to an RN or LVN if found guilty of any violation or if charged with a civil or criminal case. This is why the assistance and help of a nurse attorney are valuable if you’re facing complaints, accusations, or any case before the Texas Board of Nursing (BON). Your defense will strengthen further if you’re able to get the help of an experienced and skilled nurse attorney in facing the Texas Board of Nursing. There are times when mistakes at work could be inevitable, which is why a nurse attorney can assure full assistance over such errors.
At the time of the incident, an RN was employed as a Registered Nurse at a hospital in Lancaster, Texas, and had been in that position for thirteen (13) years and eleven (11) months.
On or about February 20, 2019, while employed as a Registered Nurse, the RN inappropriately posted protected health information, including date of service, regarding a patient to a webpage, without authorization from the patient, patient’s family and/or responsible party. The RN’s conduct exposed the patient unnecessarily to a risk of harm from disclosure of their confidential medical information without their written authorization and constitutes a violation of HIP AA (The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
In response, the RN admits to making the post dated February 20, 2019, however, states she felt that the post did not include any personally identifying information. The RN states she called Emergency Medical Services (EMS) on February 20, 2019, due to a student at her middle school having chest pain. She states she felt the EMS were unprofessional upon arrival and states that in her moment of outrage and concern, she left a google review for the EMS company.
As a result of the RN’s actions and the failure to hire a nurse attorney with specialized knowledge in nursing laws, which is why the Texas Board of Nursing suspended the RN’s license during the probation of the RN. Take note that any licensed professional may likely go to jail with a permanent history if they are charged with a crime. Additionally, they may also lose their license and may face the Texas Board of Nursing.
It’s best to secure your career for a better life, which is why a knowledgeable nurse attorney is always present to assist you against accusations and false records. To receive the finest private consultation for your nurse case, be sure to hire Nurse Attorney Yong J. An – a knowledgeable professional in handling several nursing license and criminal cases since 2006. All you need is to contact him at (832)-428-5679 to begin.