The Member, a Registered Practical Nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct for inappropriately communicating with and roughly handling a 91-year-old cognitively impaired client.
The Member admitted to the allegations through an Agreed Statement of Facts.
The Discipline Committee found the Member committed professional misconduct.
Accepting a Joint Submission as to Penalty, the Committee ordered a one-month suspension, terms and conditions including an abuse prevention program and practice monitoring, and an oral reprimand.
