If a grievance is sustained, which action may the board require?

• A. No action.
• B. Corrective action, such as policy changes or additional training.
• C. Immediate criminal charges.
• D. Public disclosure.

Answer: (B)

When a grievance is sustained, the goal is to fix the underlying problem and prevent it from happening again, thereby protecting the public. The most appropriate way to achieve that is through corrective action. This can include things like updating policies, clarifying procedures, or requiring additional training for the practitioner. These steps directly address the source of the issue and help ensure safer, more compliant practice moving forward.

Immediate criminal charges aren’t usually the board’s default remedy unless there’s illegal conduct involved; they’re handled through the criminal justice system, not as a standard board remedy for a sustained grievance. Public disclosure isn’t automatically mandated in every case either and isn’t the typical corrective measure aimed at remedying practice.