Professional Discipline
The ABC has established the Professional Discipline Program to promote and maintain the highest standards of patient care and ethical behavior. The Code of Professional Responsibility applies to all ABC credentialed persons and accredited facilities.
Our profession is "self-policed," meaning we rely on the patients and peer network to help us maintain the highest standards. We have an active committee that responds to and evaluates all complaints against ABC credentialed individuals. Those complaints found to have merit can result in various disciplinary actions ranging from warnings to revocation of the credential. For more details, see the Rules and Procedures Regarding the Code of Professional Responsibility..
The ABC takes its role in enforcing the standards of the profession seriously; however, we are not empowered to issue refunds or fines. We are empowered to revoke or suspend the credentials of a practitioner who is found to be in violation of the Code. This is why it is so important to verify that your practitioner's credential is current by using the directory search or by calling our office. If you believe an ABC certified practitioner, or a person working at and ABC accredited facility, has acted improperly, simply fill out the ABC complaint form.
If you have questions or need more information about the Professional Discipline program, contact
Tom Derrick
(703) 836-7114 x 224
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