On May 1, 2019 a panel of the Inquiry Committee approved a Consent Agreement between BCCNP and Angela Dixon of Vancouver, to remediate conduct issues related to her communication with a witness to an ongoing investigation into the nursing practice of another BCCNP registrant.
On October 15, 2018, Angela Dixon engaged in a series of unwelcomed text message communication with the witness. These text messages challenged the witness' role in the investigation, and alleged that the witness had destroyed the life of the nurse under investigation. Despite the witness instructing Angela Dixon to cease communicating with her regarding the ongoing confidential investigation, the Registrant persisted to send text messages until the witness blocked her.
The effect of the Registrant's unwanted communications made the witness feel intimidated and harassed and had the potential to negatively impact BCCNP's ability to regulate in the public interest. The Registrant expressed regret over sending these text messages.
The Registrant has voluntarily agreed to terms equivalent to a condition on practice, including:
- A two week suspension
- Completion of the PROBE Ethics and Boundaries Program for Healthcare Professionals
- Session with a BCCNP Regulatory Practice Consultant
- Development of a self-reflective tool
The Inquiry Committee is satisfied that the terms will protect the public.