DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES                        

In applying for certification, the applicant agrees to the following:

• Compliance with all standards of the BNACB
• The Board’s certificates, logos, emblems, the name Baromedical Nurses Association
  Certification Board, the titles and abbreviations of Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse (CHRN), Advanced Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse (ACHRN), Certified
  Hyperbaric Registered Nurse Clinician (CHRNC), are all the exclusive property of the Board and may not be used in any way without the Board’s express written consent
• The certified Registered Nurse will immediately relinquish from using the titles of
  Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse, Advanced Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse, or
  Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse Clinician in case of suspension, limitation, or
  revocation from the BNACB, or as otherwise requested by the BNACB
• The certified Registered Nurse will immediately relinquish from using the abbreviations of CHRN, ACHRN, or CHRNC certificate, card, logo, emblem, and the BNACB’s name and related abbreviations in case of suspension, limitation, or revocation from the BNACB, or as otherwise requested by the BNACB.
• If the certified Registered Nurse refuses to immediately relinquish, refrain from using, or
  correct at their expense any misuse or misleading use of any of the above items when
  requested, they must also agree that the BNACB may obtain injunction relief for damages, costs and attorney’s fees incurred.

1. BNACB GUIDELINES FOR CERTIFICATION REVIEW

1. The BNACB does not guarantee job performance of applicants
2. The BNACB may revoke or otherwise take action with regard to the application or certification in the case of:
   

• Failure to comply with any rule of the BNACB
• Any misrepresentation, misleading statement or fraud, by commission or omission, to the BNACB
• Dishonesty in connection with any certification exam

2. VIOLATION OF BNACB STANDARDS

When the BNACB has reason to believe that a standard has been violated by any applicant or
Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse (CHRN, ACHRN, CHRNC), the BNACB will send a
statement of alleged violation(s) to the applicant or CHRN by certified mail, return receipt requested. The statement will describe:

1. The applicable standard
2. Facts constituting the alleged violation of the standard
3. That the nurse may request an oral hearing against the allegations, bearing their own
   expenses
4. That the nurse will have 30 days after receipt of the statement to respond to the allegations in writing, and request that the BNACB conduct a hearing.
5. That the nurse may appear in person, with counsel if he/she chooses, may examine and cross-examine any witness under oath, and produce evidence on his/her own behalf.
6. That if the nurse does not request a hearing, he/she consents that the BNACB may render a decision and apply available sanctions

3. HEARING

If the nurse disputes the allegations or sanctions, or requests a hearing, the BNACB will:

1. Schedule a hearing, consisting of three members of the BNACB
2. Send a Notice of Hearing to the nurse by certified mail, return receipt requested stating the time and place of the hearing
3. Gather and review relevant evidence and resolve disputed questions by the BNACB Hearing members
4. Resolve all matters relating to the hearing, on the record, by a majority vote

4. SANCTIONS

Sanctions for violation of Board standard may include but are not limited to one or more of the
following:

1. Revocation
2. Non-Renewal
3. Suspension
4. Censure
5. Reprimand
6. Retest
7. Educational Requirement
8. Report to the Board
   

5. APPEAL

1. If the BNACB Hearing members find the allegations unsubstantiated, no further action will
   be taken
2. If the decision rendered by the Hearing members is not favorable to the RN, the RN can
   appeal the decision to the Executive Board of the Baromedical Nurses Association
3. The BNA Appeals Panel consists of three members of the BNA Executive Board who were not involved in the original Hearing
4. The Appeals Panel shall determine the appeal by majority vote
5. Decisions of the Hearing Panel or the Appeals Panel will be given in writing, following the
   hearing or briefing. The decision will contain factual findings, conclusions of law and any
   sanctions applied. It will be sent to the RN by certified mail, return receipt requested
   

6. SUBMISSIONS OF INFORMATION CONCERNING POSSIBLE VIOLATION OF
   BNACB STANDARDS
   

1. Anyone concerned with possible violation of BNACB standards should submit the
   information in writing to the BNACB
2. The letter must identify the person(s) alleged to be involved, and the facts concerning the
   alleged conduct in detail and with documentation. Include the name, address, telephone
   number, and that of others who may have knowledge of the facts and circumstances
   concerning the alleged conduct.