On August 5, 2020, a panel of the Inquiry Committee approved a Consent Agreement between BCCNP and Nicole Mahon of Kelowna, B.C. to remediate practice issues that occurred from May 2019 to January 2020 related to aggressive and disrespectful behaviour towards clients, disrespectful communication and regular use of profanity when speaking with clients and colleagues, failing to work collaboratively with colleagues, and failing to respond to a colleague's request for assistance with two clients who were potentially overdosing.
The Registrant has voluntarily agreed to terms equivalent to a condition on practice, including:
- Three-month suspension.
- Public reprimand.
- Not working on the Mobile Safe Consumption Site, not working in a unit where she is the sole nurse, and not supervising or orienting colleagues for a period of two years.
- Undergoing supervision of her practice for a period of 18 months, during which time a Learning Plan will be followed.
- Completing coursework on professionalism, ethics, communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution.
- Meetings with a BCCNP Practice Support Consultant to complete a self-assessment identifying the circumstances leading to the current issues and preventing their recurrence.
The Inquiry Committee is satisfied that the terms will protect the public.