Definitely not, provided that the report was made in good faith.
Sanctioning a nurse for reporting suspected abuse that later proves to be false raises ethical and professional concerns. Nurses have a duty to advocate for patient safety and well-being, and reporting suspicions of abuse is part of that responsibility. If the report was made in good faith and based on reasonable grounds, sanctions may not be warranted, as the nurse acted to protect potential victims. However, if the report was made with malicious intent or gross negligence, disciplinary action could be considered appropriate.
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There are a great many factors to be considered, including the definition of abuse and the possibility that the allegations were, in fact, true, along with issues of mental competency and accuracy of reporting on both sides. In short, there is no way we can answer this question.
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What happens when a parent file's false elder abuse charges on someone
By reporting it to the agency in charge of child services in your state of residence or law enforcement depending on the law where you reside. This is not something that should be done lightly. False accusations of abuse have lead to both parents losing custody to the state. However if the child is really being abused, you have a duty to report it.