On May 16, 2024, a panel of the Inquiry Committee approved a consent agreement between BCCNM and Deborah Leitch of Pitt Meadows to address practice issues that occurred between February and July 2023 related to the registrant engaging in verbal exchanges with vulnerable residents in a manner that escalated their responsive behaviours and was contrary to what was directed in their Care Plans; and for breaching confidentiality requirements during BCCNM's investigation by contacting and intimidating a witness and distributing a confidential document.
The registrant has agreed to:
A one-year limit prohibiting them from carrying a resident/patient/client assignment where 51% or more of the residents/patients/clients have psychiatric, mental health, behavioural, or memory care issues;
b. A public reprimand;
c. Remedial education in documentation, communication, and respectful workplace.
The Inquiry Committee is satisfied that the terms will protect the public.