On January 28, 2018 a panel of the Inquiry Committee approved a Consent Agreement between CRNBC and Tara Wiersma of Duncan, B.C., to remediate practice issues occurring on or around July 2014 to June 2016 and related to:
1. | Failure to adhere to facility policies and procedures related to: |
| a. | Staff response to individuals in medical distress inside or on the grounds of the health care facility; |
| b. | The checking and administration of high alert medication (Insulin). |
2. | False documentation of a breath sounds when auscultation did not occur; and |
3. | Failure to adhere to Employer instigated restrictions on practice prohibiting care for non-admitted ER patients. |
The Registrant has voluntarily agreed to terms equivalent to a limit and condition on practice, including:
1. | The Registrant agrees to not work in a Critical Care/Emergency setting for a period equivalent to at least six (6) months of continuous fulltime nursing practice. During this time, the Registrant agrees to: |
| a. | Regular supervision and review of her nursing practice with a dedicated clinical educator (or designate); |
| b. | Develop and engage in a Learning Plan that is provided to and reviewed monthly by her manager (or designate); |
| c. | Completion of any educational measures stemming from the Learning Plan, its review and update. |
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Should the Registrant wish to obtain employment in a Critical Care/Emergency setting after satisfactory completion of at least six months of practice in a less acute area, she is required to complete formal training for that area of practice or complete a supervised clinical refresher for that specialty area of practice if formal training has been previously completed.
The Inquiry Committee is satisfied that the terms will protect the public.