Chris Woodbury

The College of Nurses of Ontario brought professional misconduct allegations against a registered nurse for sexually harassing a co-worker over several months, culminating in unwanted physical contact.

The matter proceeded on an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Order.

The Discipline Committee found the member committed professional misconduct by contravening standards of practice and engaging in disgraceful, dishonourable, and unprofessional conduct.

The Committee accepted the joint submission, ordering a reprimand, a three-month suspension, and terms including meetings with a regulatory expert and employer notification.

The College of Nurses of Ontario brought disciplinary proceedings against a Registered Practical Nurse for borrowing money from the husband of a client with dementia.

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

The Discipline Committee found that the Member contravened standards of practice, practiced in a conflict of interest, and engaged in disgraceful, dishonourable, and unprofessional conduct.

The Committee accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering an oral reprimand and noting the Member's undertaking to permanently resign his certificate of registration.

The Member, a registered nurse, admitted to committing professional misconduct by accessing the electronic health records of up to 394 clients without consent or authorization over an 11-month period.

The Discipline Committee found the Member guilty of contravening a standard of practice and engaging in dishonourable and unprofessional conduct.

The Committee accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering an oral reprimand, a three-month suspension of the Member's certificate of registration, and the imposition of terms, conditions, and limitations including meetings with a nursing expert and employer notification.