On November 10, 2020 a panel of the Inquiry Committee approved a Consent Agreement between BCCNM and Jennifer Chow of Vancouver, to remediate practice issues that occurred from November 2019 through January 2020 while the Registrant was in a new position in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). During this time, the Registrant failed to adequately assess patients, recognize and/or respond to clinical deterioration, have adequate hand hygiene, organize and prioritize care, and complete safety checks. She struggled with basic medication and fluid calculations and twice worked outside of her scope of practice.
The Registrant has voluntarily agreed to a reprimand and one-week suspension for failing to appropriately respond to clinical deterioration and for twice working out of scope. She is prohibited from working in a NICU for five years and from being in-charge, being the sole nurse on duty, or supervising students for six months. She must complete remedial education, meet with a BCCNM practice consultant, create a Learning Plan based on the areas of deficiency, and follow the Plan for five months.
The Inquiry Committee is satisfied that the terms will protect the public.