The Role of Employer Reports in Kansas Nursing Discipline Cases
In Kansas, one of the most common ways nurses come under scrutiny by the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN) is through employer reports. Healthcare facilities are not only permitted to report suspected misconduct—they are often required by law to do so. For nurses, this means that an incident at work, even if it’s been resolved internally, can still trigger a Board investigation that places your license at risk.
How Employer Reports Work
When an employer suspects misconduct, they typically document the event in an incident report. This documentation, along with supporting evidence such as charts, medication records, or witness statements, may then be submitted directly to KSBN. Employers are obligated to report situations involving suspected impairment, patient harm, or criminal conduct.
Why the Board Takes Employer Reports Seriously
Employer reports are considered credible because they often come from supervisors or administrators following internal investigations. Even when a nurse feels an issue was exaggerated or retaliatory, KSBN may still treat it as grounds for a full investigation.
Consequences of an Employer Complaint
Once the complaint is filed, the Board may request a written response, conduct interviews, and review facility policies to determine whether you violated the Kansas Nurse Practice Act. Depending on the outcome, consequences can include reprimands, probation, suspension, or revocation of your nursing license.
How to Protect Yourself
If you’ve been notified that your employer filed a complaint, don’t contact KSBN directly without legal guidance. A nursing license defense lawyer can review the complaint, prepare your written response, and challenge inaccuracies in the employer’s report.
If your employer has filed a report against you, your license and livelihood may be in jeopardy. Contact Sanger Law Office, LLC today at (785) 979-4353 for a confidential consultation. We defend Kansas nurses against employer-initiated complaints and Board investigations.