The Member, a Registered Practical Nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct for physically restraining an elderly patient with dementia using garbage bags, failing to monitor the patient, and failing to document the restraint.
The Member admitted to the allegations.
The Discipline Committee found the Member committed professional misconduct, including physical and emotional abuse, and that her conduct was disgraceful, dishonourable, and unprofessional.
The Committee accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering a 3-month suspension, an oral reprimand, meetings with a regulatory expert, and 12 months of employer notification.