Investigation Process

The Counselling & Investigation (C&I) Committee oversees all complaints about LPNs. Below is the structure of the investigation process: 

1. Initial Review 

    • The C&I Committee reviews the complaint and the LPN’s response. 
    • A professional investigator may be assigned to gather additional information if further investigation is necessary. 

2. Information Collection 

Investigators may: 

    • Obtain documents. 
    • Interview witnesses or experts. 
    • Interview the LPN subject to the complaint 

3. Public Safety Measures 

    • Immediate actions, such as license suspensions or practice restrictions, may be taken where public safety is at risk. 
    • View detailed process visual aids and videos here. 

Possible Outcomes of the Investigation 

Upon completion of the investigation, some possible outcomes are: 

No Further Action Taken:  

    • If the evidence does not substantiate the allegations.
    • If the complaint is unrelated to the practice of nursing, or does not meet the definitions of professional incompetence or professional misconduct as defined in The LPN Act.
    • If the Committee is assured the LPN’s practice or conduct was addressed sufficiently using other measures or interventions.

Assigned Education or Remediation:

    • The LPN may be required to complete further training or assessments. 

Mediation:

    • This may be an option in specific circumstances. 

Referral to Discipline Committee: