The College of Nurses of Ontario brought disciplinary proceedings against a Registered Practical Nurse for failing to implement a facility's bowel protocol, assess, monitor, and document care for a patient who subsequently died of a colon infection.
The Member admitted to the allegations and that her conduct was dishonourable and unprofessional.
The Discipline Committee found that the Member committed professional misconduct.
Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered an oral reprimand, noting that the Member had already signed an undertaking to permanently resign from the College and never reapply.