What the Regulatory Organization Can Do
The regulatory organization can take action after it receives a complaint about one of its members. This involves a thorough investigation and, if warranted, a formal inquiry. If the professional is found to have behaved improperly, the organization may issue a reprimand, require a supervised program of help, or suspend or terminate his or her authority to practice. Some organizations may also levy a fine. They do not have the authority to order compensation for any harm that may have been done or to direct how an agency supervises or disciplines a professional employed by it.