File 2015-0184
On May 5, 2014, a complaint was received by CRNBC about a Former Registrant outlining a number of clinical practice issues, including significant concerns regarding the administration of narcotics. In the course of investigation, the Former Registrant first converted registration to Non-Practising in accordance with recommendations from a medical specialist, and later allowed registration to expire. The individual is not currently a registered nurse. The individual cooperated with CRNBC during investigation. Investigation of the complaint confirmed a number of significant concerns.
On July 27, 2015 a panel of the Inquiry Committee approved a Consent Agreement under which the Registrant agreed not to apply for practising registration until evidence satisfying CRNBC of current fitness to practice is received.
If the individual is able to satisfy the Inquiry Committee that the health issue impacting practice has been successfully treated, the individual has agreed to abide by terms ensuring continuing safe practice including, but not necessarily limited to:
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remedial course work in medication administration, communication, critical thinking, documentation, and professional ethics;
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regular reports from treating physicians regarding compliance with treatment recommendations;
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supervision of the administration of medications for three months and a limit and conditions on access to and administration of sedatives and narcotics for two years;
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a six-month limit on working night duty and overtime;
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and disclosure of the Consent Agreement to current and prospective employers.
The Agreement will remain in place for a minimum of three years of continuous nursing practice.
The name of the Registrant has been withheld in accordance with section 39.3 (4) (a) of the Health Professions Act for the purposes of not identifying the personal health information of the Registrant respecting the condition. The Inquiry Committee is satisfied that the terms of the Consent Agreement will protect the public.