On Feb. 3, 2026, a panel of the Inquiry Committee approved a consent agreement between BCCNM and Sushil Kumar of New Westminster to address practice issues that occurred in May 2025 related to giving instructions that relied on sight to a blind member of the public and to refusing to hear from a patient's family member when the patient themself was in too much pain to communicate. Concerns about the registrant's professional communication had also been raised previously.
Respectful professional communication with patients and others is critical to safe nursing care and helps create the conditions that allow nurses, patients and others to share necessary information to ensure appropriate care.
The registrant has voluntarily agreed to terms equivalent to a limit and/or condition on his practice, including:
- A suspension of his registration for three days.
The Inquiry Committee is satisfied that the terms will address the professional and practice concerns that arose and will protect the public.