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Complaints processes

When we receive your complaint form, we will: 

  • Review the information. Further communication with the parties involved may occur in order to collect more information. 
  • Inform the Regulated Member of the complaint.
  • Provide the Regulated Member with a copy of the complaint. [and any attachments]
  • Decide what action will be taken on the complaint. 
  • Inform you in writing of what action will be taken on your complaint. 

Possible complaint actions

Investigations

Understand what the investigation process is, the steps involved, potential outcomes, why a complaint may be dismissed and what to do if you don’t agree with the dismissal decision.

Complaint resolution agreements

Instead of a referring to a Hearing, the Complaints Director and an investigated Regulated Member may, with consent from the Complainant, enter into a Complaint Resolution Agreement (CRA). Learn more about what this means and when this could happen.

Hearings

Understand what the Hearing process is, what to expect, types of Hearings and Hearing Tribunal Decisions.

Publishing disciplinary summaries

Disciplinary Decisions appear on CARNA’s website, Hearings and Decisions, and are intended to provide transparency, accountability and to reinforce the safe and proper practice of nursing for public protection.

Protect the public
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Complaints processes
About investigations
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Protecting patients from sexual abuse and sexual misconduct
Sexual abuse and sexual misconduct complaints
Hearings, decisions, and other disciplinary matters
Upcoming hearings
Disciplinary decisions
Other Disciplinary Matters
Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on Professional Conduct Processes – 3 April 2020  
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