Compliance department mission statement 2

 The purpose of the compliance department of the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse examiners is to assure that the licensed practical nurse is providing safe, quality care to all patients, residents, or clients who are ill, disabled or dependent on others for their wellbeing.  To ensure public trust and maintain the highest of standards, the compliance department is designed to investigate any situation in which a nurse allegedly fails to practice appropriately in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth in the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  In order to seek a fair resolution, an investigation is conducted.

How to file a complaint

The Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners enforces the Nurse Practice Act and Rules and Regulations by setting minimum standards for nursing practice and nursing education, conducting investigations of complaints against nurses and adjudicating complaints.  Complaints are received about nursing practice or conduct which could be violations of the Nurse Practice Act (NPA), and may include, but not limited to, the following:

• Suspected drug diversion
• Falsification of documents/records
• Impairment
• Positive drug screens, without valid prescription/misusing prescriptions
• Misappropriation/theft
• Exploitation of patient
• Physical/verbal abuse
• Patient neglect
• Sexual abuse/boundary violations
• Medication errors
• Giving medications without an authorized order
• Criminal charges, arrest, or convictions
• Failure to assess or intervene on behalf of the patient
• Any behaviors which likely expose a patient unnecessarily to the risk of harm

The board does not normally address complaints concerning violations of co-worker disagreements, general employer/employee issues, ie., tardiness, absenteeism.

You may file an anonymous report.

Complaints may be filed against an LPN by completing the following forms: