Catherine Charlton

The member faced allegations of professional misconduct for calling in sick to her primary employer and collecting sick pay, while actually working shifts at another facility.

The member admitted to the allegations and agreed to a statement of facts.

The Discipline Committee found the member committed professional misconduct that would reasonably be regarded as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional.

Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered the member to appear for a reprimand and pay a $100 fine.

The College of Nurses of Ontario brought disciplinary proceedings against a registered nurse for professional misconduct.

The nurse admitted to accepting unauthorized remuneration from equipment manufacturers, using hospital resources for her own unauthorized practice, and recommending or prescribing changes to insulin dosages without proper physician orders.

The Discipline Committee accepted an agreed statement of facts and a joint submission on penalty, finding the nurse guilty of professional misconduct.

The nurse was reprimanded, suspended for 60 days, and required to meet with a nursing expert to discuss scope of practice and conflict of interest.