Does the Arizona Nursing Board Investigate Every Complaint?
Nearly every complaint that is filed with the Arizona Board of Nursing is thoroughly investigated. Generally, if the allegations contained in a complaint, if proven true, would be a violation of the Arizona Nurse Practice Act, the Board would investigate. There are two scenarios where the Board does not investigate a complaint:
- The Board lacks jurisdiction over the target of the complaint
- The allegation contained in the complaint would not be a violation of the Nurse Practice Act
How Long Does an Investigation Last?
A current investigation with the Arizona Board of Nursing is taking (on average) around 18 months from beginning to end. However, the speed with which an investigation is completed is dependent upon the severity of the case. Each case, when assigned to an investigator, is given a priority level. Higher priority level cases are generally completed faster than lower priority cases. Some cases are so severe that the Board can attempt to suspend a nurse’s license. Some examples of low priority cases would include:
- Low-level criminal charges
- Patient complaints
- Documentation errors
So, How Long Does an Average Investigation from the Arizona Nursing Board Last? A current investigation with the Arizona Board of Nursing is taking (on average) around 18 months from beginning to end. However, the speed with which an investigation is completed is dependent upon the severity of the case. Each case, when assigned to an investigator, is given a priority level. Higher priority level cases are generally completed faster than lower priority cases. Some cases are so severe that the Board can attempt to suspend a nurse’s license. Some examples of low priority cases would include:
- Low-level criminal charges
- Patient complaints
- Documentation errors
If you’re interested in learning more about our Arizona Nursing Board Complaint services and how to protect your rights, set up a consultation with Chelle Law and our Arizona Nursing Attorney reach out to us today.
