On February 18, 2018, a panel of the Inquiry Committee approved a Consent Agreement between CRNBC and Angelita Jarata of Burnaby, BC, to remediate practice issues related to her conduct in October of 2017. Specifically, she failed to review a resident's chart prior to assisting an LPN with a catheter insertion, failed to provide appropriate guidance to the LPN when performing the procedure (including failing to confirm correct placement), and failed to take appropriate measures once the error was identified, including failing to reinsert the catheter into the correct site. She also failed to document her actions or inform the resident's family and the physician. The course of action was contrary to policy and nursing standards
The Registrant subsequently completed some remedial learning including education related to documentation, professional ethics and clinical decision making.
The Registrant has voluntarily agreed to a two month suspension for the conduct, and terms equivalent to limits on practice, including: a six month period (or equivalent) prohibition from being in-charge or working as sole RN during which she will work under the direct supervision of another RN who can assess her nursing practice. She will also complete a Regulatory Practise Consultation.
The Inquiry Committee is satisfied that the terms will protect the public.