Megan Blancho
Drug Diversion Investigations
Medication Error or Discrepancy: What may start as a minor medication error or discrepancy can turn into an employer investigation for...
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Megan Blancho
- Jan 12
- 3 min
Florida Nurse: Voluntary Treatment Program and IPN
Florida IPN – the Intervention Project for Nurses: Understanding the Monitoring Program Recently, more nurses are contacting my office...
Megan Blancho
- Sep 15, 2021
- 1 min
Pending Criminal Charge: Retain Licensure Attorney BEFORE Entering a Plea
While it is the plea to a criminal charge and not the arrest that triggers the reporting requirement under Florida Statute §456.072(1)(x)...
Megan Blancho
- Jun 9, 2021
- 1 min
Employer Drug Diversion Investigation
When medication discrepancies occur at work, often the nurse or nurses are questioned about the incident and asked to make a statement....
Megan Blancho
- May 18, 2021
- 1 min
Florida Department of Health Investigation
If you receive an email, phone call, or letter from a Department of Health (DOH) investigator do not answer any questions or make any...
Megan Blancho
- Feb 17, 2021
- 1 min
Florida Nurse Applicant: Disclosing prior criminal history
Many applicants fail to disclose prior criminal charges because the case was dismissed or because it was “just a criminal traffic” case. ...
Megan Blancho
- Feb 3, 2021
- 1 min
Sealed and Expunged Criminal Records: Disclosure required on Application for Licensure with Florida
Exception to Florida Statutes: Whether you are applying for a license with the Florida Board of Nursing, Board of Medicine, or other...
Megan Blancho
- Feb 1, 2021
- 1 min
Befriending Patients: A Word of Caution
Nurses often guide patients and families through the most challenging times of their lives. Nurses may grow attached and form bonds with...
Megan Blancho
- Jan 6, 2021
- 1 min
Cell Phones / Taking Pictures at Work
Having a personal cell phone at work is common, but when you are working with patients be mindful of patient privacy. Taking pictures of...
Megan Blancho
- May 6, 2020
- 1 min
National Nurses Day
National Nurses Day is celebrated annually on May 6 to raise awareness of the important role nurses play in society. It marks the...
Megan Blancho
- Mar 24, 2020
- 1 min
Florida Department of Health is Still Open and Processing Disciplinary Cases During Pandemic
With the anticipated increased demands on our healthcare system many of my nurse clients are asking if the Department of Health and Board...
Megan Blancho
- Feb 19, 2020
- 2 min
Investigation Letter? What Next?
Today we're going to discuss, what to do if you received one of these letters from the Department of Health stating that your license is...
Megan Blancho
- Jan 22, 2020
- 1 min
Testing Positive for THC after using CBD products
If you are a licensed nurse in the State of Florida and have tested positive for THC on a pre-employment or employer order drug test call...
Megan Blancho
- Jan 16, 2019
- 2 min
Florida IPN 2019
Florida IPN – the Intervention Project for Nurses: Understanding the Monitoring Program What you need to know before you contact IPN...
Megan Blancho
- Jul 26, 2018
- 1 min
Report Plea to ANY Criminal charge in Writing (Florida Licensees)
Few people know that all licensees are required to report in writing to the Board within 30 days after entering a plea of guilty or nolo...
Megan Blancho
- Jul 24, 2018
- 2 min
Florida IPN – The Intervention Project for Nurses: Understanding the 5 Year Commitment
Call my office before contacting IPN. Before you contact IPN: Contact me to discuss the process and answer your questions. While IPN is...
Megan Blancho
- Apr 18, 2018
- 3 min
Letter of Investigation from Department of Health / Board of Nursing
Investigation Letter: When the letter of investigation is sent the clock starts ticking. The letter states that you have 20 days to...
Megan Blancho
- Sep 27, 2017
- 2 min
Representing Medical Licensees Throughout Florida
Serving Nurses Throughout Florida The investigation into allegations of violations of the Nurse Practice Act is a confidential...
Megan Blancho
- Mar 29, 2017
- 1 min
Florida Nurse Applicant: Disclosing Prior Criminal History
Many applicants fail to disclose prior criminal charges because the case was dismissed or because it is was “just a criminal traffic”...
Megan Blancho
- Mar 4, 2017
- 1 min
DOH Investigative Letter
I Received a Letter from the Florida Department of Health Regarding an Investigation. What do I need to know? The investigation letter is...