Which of the following actions may the National Boards investigate?

The National Boards have the authority to investigate situations where a practitioner has or may have an impairment. This is crucial because an impairment may affect a practitioner’s ability to provide safe and effective care to patients. Impairments can include physical, mental, or substance-related issues that could compromise the quality of healthcare services rendered. The maintaining of safety standards in healthcare is of utmost importance, and the boards are tasked with ensuring that all practitioners meet those standards to protect public health and welfare.

In contrast, while endorsements for advanced skills and community leadership can be valuable aspects of a practitioner’s profile, they do not inherently raise concerns about competency or safety that would trigger an investigation. Similarly, being overqualified is not a basis for investigation as it does not imply any deficiency or risk regarding the practitioner's ability to perform their duties safely and ethically. Therefore, the focus of the National Boards on potential impairments reflects a commitment to maintaining high standards in the healthcare profession.