Wendy Cheuk

The member, a Registered Practical Nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct for accessing the personal health information of multiple patients without consent or proper authorization over a multi-year period.

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

The Discipline Committee found that the member's actions constituted professional misconduct and were dishonourable and unprofessional.

Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered a reprimand, a three-month suspension of the member's certificate of registration, and remedial conditions including meetings with a regulatory expert and employer notification.

The College of Nurses of Ontario brought allegations of professional misconduct against the respondent nurse for failing to participate in a mandatory Quality Assurance Assessment.

The respondent admitted to the allegations and agreed to a joint submission on penalty.

The Discipline Committee found that the respondent committed professional misconduct and accepted the joint submission, ordering a reprimand, a two-month suspension, and the imposition of terms, conditions, and limitations on her certificate of registration.