Other sources include the court system, law enforcement, newspapers, TV or radio reports, patients, neighbors, relatives, other agencies, individual health care providers, etc. KSBN staff includes investigators who are licensed nurses. Cases are assigned to these three investigators. Investigators collect information from many sources. Medical records, personnel records, agency record, and records of discipline on licensing from other states are reviewed.
Investigators interview witnesses and take statements.
Investigators interview licensees that are being investigated. During investigations licensees may offer evidence and statements to be considered. Investigators collect all information available, both positive and negative. The investigators organize, review and summarize all available information. As a rule the process will be completed within 6 to 9 months.