What is the correct practice regarding reporting changes in licensure or disciplinary actions?

• A. Withhold information about licensure changes.
• B. Disclose only to coworkers.
• C. Report changes and disciplinary actions to the board only on request.
• D. Report changes and disciplinary actions to the appropriate licensing board and employers as required.

Answer: (D)

The main concept is that professionals have a duty to disclose licensure changes and disciplinary actions to the relevant licensing board and to employers as required by law and policy. This is about accountability and protecting patient safety.

When your license status changes—such as a suspension, revocation, restriction, or any disciplinary action—there is typically a mandatory obligation to report these updates to the licensing board promptly and to inform your employers or supervisors as mandated by regulations and workplace policy. This ensures that everyone involved in your care is operating within the current scope and credentials, and it helps maintain trust in the profession. Timely, proper reporting also reduces the risk of further sanctions or legal consequences for you and for the organizations that rely on current licensure information.

Withholding licensure changes, sharing only with a few people, or waiting to report only if asked do not meet these professional obligations. They can leave patients and employers uninformed about your current ability to practice, potentially compromising safety and introducing liability.

So, the correct approach is to report changes and disciplinary actions to the appropriate licensing board and to employers as required.