On March 9, 2026, a panel of the Inquiry Committee approved a consent agreement between BCCNM and Ian “Scott" Couper of Chilliwack, B.C., to address practice concerns between January and May 2025. Concerns were related to the removal of narcotics and controlled substances prescribed to patients against client-specific orders and without appropriate or complete documentation, and medication administration without appropriate or complete patient assessments.
The conduct was unsatisfactory, with respect to the professional and practice standards that BCCNM set. BCCNM standards set expectations to ensure nurses are practising competently, ethically, responsibly, and safely. Nurses are accountable for their nursing decisions, actions, and professional conduct. Nurses must meet these standards in providing care to patients.
The registrant has voluntarily agreed to a public reprimand for breaching the above-noted standards, supervision of medication administration and documentation-related activities, and remedial education in targeted areas to address knowledge gaps.
The Inquiry Committee is satisfied that the terms will address the concerns and protect the public.