Speech-language pathologist suspended for one month for failing to comply with a practice monitoring order.
The registrant, a speech-language pathologist, admitted to professional misconduct for failing to comply with a previous order of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC) requiring practice monitoring.
The Discipline Committee accepted a joint submission on penalty, finding it did not bring the administration of the discipline system into disrepute.
The registrant was reprimanded, suspended for one month, subjected to permanent practice restrictions regarding dysphagia intervention and acute care settings, and ordered to pay $2,000 in costs.
Audiologist found guilty of professional misconduct for failing to comply with committee orders and ignoring communications.
The College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario brought disciplinary proceedings against the respondent for failing to comply with an order of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC) and failing to respond to College communications.
The respondent admitted to the allegations, citing stress and business issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Discipline Committee found the respondent engaged in professional misconduct.
The Committee ordered a reprimand, a minimum three-month suspension, completion of specified courses, compliance with the outstanding ICRC orders, and $10,000 in costs.