Protecting the Public: Navigating Regulatory Investigations

Investigators new to their field will benefit from this course’s consistent, comprehensive and specialized training while developing essential knowledge and skills that advance their careers. Nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs) investigate complaints and allegations of violations of laws or rules governing nursing practice. These investigations must be sophisticated, expedient and thorough to protect the public.

Investigators will grow their potential through knowledge and skill building, networking with peers regarding a variety of topics, including:

•           Discipline principles, procedures and proceedings
•           Planning for investigations
•           Effective interviewing skills
•           Managing a variety of cases
•           Communicating investigative findings and final determinations

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Use best practices related to planning, documenting, and gathering evidence to conduct thorough investigations.

• Apply regulatory frameworks, ethical responsibilities, and Just Culture principles.

• Use best practices related to planning, documenting, and gathering evidence to conduct thorough investigations.

Course Information

• Instructor: Tim Arehart, JD
• Delivery Method: Instructor-led. This course has weekly due dates to help you stay on track and keep pace with your colleagues. 
• Cost: $50 | Free for Members
• Pathway: Governence and Leadership
• Program Credit: 1.0
• Contact Hours: 24.0