Persons concerned with possible violation of ABRET rules are encouraged to contact ABRET. The person should submit a written statement identifying the facility alleged to be involved and the facts concerning the alleged conduct in detail, and the statement should be accompanied by any available documentation. The statement should also identify others who may have knowledge of the facts and circumstances concerning the alleged conduct. The person making the complaint should identify him-/herself by name, address, email address, and telephone number. However, ABRET will consider anonymous complaints as long as sufficient information is provided to enable ABRET to conduct an appropriate investigation. Actions taken under this Policy do not constitute enforcement of the law. Individuals bringing complaints under this Policy are not entitled to any relief or damages by virtue of this process. Pending Allegations. ABRET may place an application on hold while allegations of misconduct are pending. Establishment of Review Committee and Hearing Committee. The ABRET President will appoint a Review Committee and a Hearing Committee on an ad hoc basis as needed to consider alleged violations of ABRET Standards, policies, and procedures. Each of these Committees will be composed of five members drawn from current or former ABRET volunteers. A committee member may not simultaneously serve on more than one committee and may not serve on any matter in which his or her impartiality might reasonably be questioned, or which presents an actual or apparent conflict of interest. At all times during ABRET's handling of the matter, ABRET must exist as an impartial review body. In order to avoid actual, apparent, or perceived conflicts of interest, no member is permitted to serve on the Review Committee or the Hearing Committee whenever: A member has formed an opinion on the matter; or A member is or has been employed by the facility that is the subject of the allegation; or The member has special knowledge that could bias his/her decision relative to either the facility or ABRET. If anyone identifies a situation where the impartiality of a Committee member might reasonably be questioned, or which presents an actual or apparent conflict of interest: The member shall make full disclosure of such matter by reporting the possible conflict or bias immediately to the Committee chair; and The Board of Directors shall determine whether the member is permitted to continue to participate as a Committee member.
Persons concerned with possible violation of ABRET rules are encouraged to contact ABRET. The person should submit a written statement identifying the facility alleged to be involved and the facts concerning the alleged conduct in detail, and the statement should be accompanied by any available documentation. The statement should also identify others who may have knowledge of the facts and circumstances concerning the alleged conduct. The person making the complaint should identify him-/herself by name, address, email address, and telephone number. However, ABRET will consider anonymous complaints as long as sufficient information is provided to enable ABRET to conduct an appropriate investigation. Actions taken under this Policy do not constitute enforcement of the law. Individuals bringing complaints under this Policy are not entitled to any relief or damages by virtue of this process. Pending Allegations. ABRET may place an application on hold while allegations of misconduct are pending. Establishment of Review Committee and Hearing Committee. The ABRET President will appoint a Review Committee and a Hearing Committee on an ad hoc basis as needed to consider alleged violations of ABRET Standards, policies, and procedures. Each of these Committees will be composed of five members drawn from current or former ABRET volunteers. A committee member may not simultaneously serve on more than one committee and may not serve on any matter in which his or her impartiality might reasonably be questioned, or which presents an actual or apparent conflict of interest. At all times during ABRET's handling of the matter, ABRET must exist as an impartial review body. In order to avoid actual, apparent, or perceived conflicts of interest, no member is permitted to serve on the Review Committee or the Hearing Committee whenever: A member has formed an opinion on the matter; or A member is or has been employed by the facility that is the subject of the allegation; or The member has special knowledge that could bias his/her decision relative to either the facility or ABRET. If anyone identifies a situation where the impartiality of a Committee member might reasonably be questioned, or which presents an actual or apparent conflict of interest: The member shall make full disclosure of such matter by reporting the possible conflict or bias immediately to the Committee chair; and The Board of Directors shall determine whether the member is permitted to continue to participate as a Committee member.