The Member, a Registered Practical Nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct relating to improper technique and failing to maintain professional boundaries during catheterization procedures.
The Member admitted to asking a patient if she could feel anything without clinical purpose, addressing her as 'my lady', and touching her thigh, which caused the patient to feel uncomfortable and unsafe.
The Discipline Committee accepted an Agreed Statement of Facts and found the Member committed professional misconduct.
A Joint Submission on Order was accepted, resulting in a reprimand, a two-month suspension, and terms including meetings with a Regulatory Expert and employer notification.
