File 2011-0368
On February 16, 2012 a panel of the Inquiry Committee approved a Consent Agreement under which the Registrant agreed to undertakings involving regular monitoring for fitness to practice nursing. The undertakings include: regular employer reports regarding the ability to meet Professional Standards; and regular reports from treating physicians regarding compliance with treatment recommendations. The Agreement will remain in place for a minimum of one year of full-time nursing practice. The reasons for the Inquiry Committee decision are as follows:
- the Registrant acknowledged the difficulties that were identified in practice during the exacerbation of her illness;
- the Registrant has demonstrated insight regarding how the identified health concern affected nursing practice;
- the Registrant sought assistance of medical specialists to determine the cause of her symptoms;
- the Registrant has undergone independent medical assessments completed by specialists who have provided return to work recommendations;
- the Registrant has demonstrated commitment to following all treatment recommendations provided by the specialists.
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 undertakings will protect the public.