Christopher Harold Karl Wirth

The College of Nurses of Ontario brought allegations of professional misconduct against a registered nurse who, while employed at a hospital, also operated a medical product retail business.

The nurse admitted to negligent business practices, including using pre-signed photocopied claim forms and failing to verify prescriptions, which facilitated the submission of improper claims to the hospital's employee benefit plan.

The Discipline Committee found that the nurse's conduct breached professional standards, constituted misappropriation of property, and was dishonourable and unprofessional.

Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered an oral reprimand, a four-month suspension of the nurse's certificate of registration, and the imposition of terms, conditions, and limitations, including meetings with a regulatory expert and employer notification requirements.

The member, a registered practical nurse at a detox clinic, admitted to professional misconduct for sexually abusing and engaging in romantic relationships with two vulnerable patients.

The Discipline Committee accepted an Agreed Statement of Facts and found that the member's conduct was disgraceful, dishonourable, and unprofessional.

Accepting a Joint Submission on Order, the Committee ordered a 10-month suspension of the member's certificate of registration, an oral reprimand, remedial education, and reimbursement to the College for patient therapy funding.

The College of Nurses of Ontario brought discipline proceedings against a Registered Nurse for alleged sexual harassment of three colleagues, failing to notify a physician of a patient's low urine output, and administering intravenous fluids without an order.

The Member admitted to the clinical allegations, which the Panel found constituted professional misconduct that was dishonourable and unprofessional.

Regarding the contested harassment allegations, the Panel found the Member engaged in unprofessional conduct towards two colleagues by participating in inappropriate sexual banter and touching, but this conduct did not meet the definition of sexual harassment.

The allegations regarding the third colleague were dismissed due to inconsistent and unreliable evidence.

The matter was adjourned for a penalty hearing.

The Member, a registered nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct relating to her care of five palliative patients at a long-term care facility.

The College alleged she failed to meet standards of practice regarding medication administration and documentation, including administering medication more frequently than ordered and failing to document assessments and rationales.

The Member admitted to the allegations via an Agreed Statement of Facts.

The Discipline Committee found the Member committed professional misconduct and accepted a Joint Submission on Order, imposing a reprimand, a two-month suspension, and terms, conditions, and limitations on her certificate of registration.

The College of Nurses of Ontario brought allegations of professional misconduct against the respondent for failing to complete a Specified Continuing Education or Remediation Program (SCERP) ordered by the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee.

The respondent admitted to the allegations.

The Discipline Committee found that the respondent's failure to comply with the order constituted unprofessional and dishonourable conduct.

The Committee ordered an oral reprimand, a 4-month suspension of the respondent's certificate of registration, and imposed terms and conditions requiring the completion of the SCERP and meetings with a Regulatory Expert.

The Member, a Registered Practical Nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct relating to improper technique and failing to maintain professional boundaries during catheterization procedures.

The Member admitted to asking a patient if she could feel anything without clinical purpose, addressing her as 'my lady', and touching her thigh, which caused the patient to feel uncomfortable and unsafe.

The Discipline Committee accepted an Agreed Statement of Facts and found the Member committed professional misconduct.

A Joint Submission on Order was accepted, resulting in a reprimand, a two-month suspension, and terms including meetings with a Regulatory Expert and employer notification.

The Member, a Registered Nurse, admitted to committing professional misconduct by submitting false claims totaling $2,010 to her employer's group benefit plan for services and products she did not receive.

The Discipline Committee accepted an Agreed Statement of Facts and found the Member guilty of misappropriating property, falsifying records, and engaging in dishonourable and unprofessional conduct.

The Committee accepted a Joint Submission on Order, imposing a penalty that included an oral reprimand, a two-month suspension of her certificate of registration, and terms requiring meetings with a regulatory expert and employer notification for 12 months.

The College of Nurses of Ontario brought professional misconduct allegations against a Registered Practical Nurse for advertising sexual massage services on Kijiji using his protected nursing title and wearing scrubs.

The member admitted to the allegations, acknowledging that his conduct breached the College's Code of Conduct and Professional Standards.

The Discipline Committee found the member committed professional misconduct that was dishonourable and unprofessional.

The panel accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering an oral reprimand, noting the member had already signed an undertaking to permanently resign from the College and never reapply.

The Member, a registered nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct for stealing a sharps container and 10 vials of Dilaudid from her workplace, and for failing to report the resulting criminal charges for theft under $5,000 to the College.

The Member admitted to the allegations, citing a mental health crisis at the time of the thefts.

The Discipline Committee accepted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Order, finding the Member committed professional misconduct.

The Member was reprimanded, her certificate of registration was suspended for 5 months, and conditions including employer notification and a restriction on independent practice were imposed.

The Member, a Registered Nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct for submitting false claims to her employer's group benefit plan for non-medical products.

The Member admitted to the allegations through an Agreed Statement of Facts.

The Discipline Committee found that the Member committed professional misconduct by contravening standards of practice, misappropriating property, falsifying records, and engaging in dishonourable and unprofessional conduct.

The Committee accepted a Joint Submission on Order, imposing a reprimand, a 3-month suspension, and terms and conditions including meetings with a Regulatory Expert and employer notification.

The Member, a registered nurse, admitted to committing professional misconduct by submitting 42 false claims totaling $3,015 to her employer's group benefit plan and receiving $1,600.

The Discipline Committee accepted an Agreed Statement of Facts and found the Member committed professional misconduct, including misappropriating property, falsifying records, and engaging in dishonourable and unprofessional conduct.

The Committee accepted a Joint Submission on Order, imposing a reprimand, a 3-month suspension, and terms including meetings with a regulatory expert and employer notification.

The Member, a registered nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct for submitting false claims to her employer's group benefit plan.

The Member admitted to submitting 15 claims totaling $9,471 and receiving non-medical products, of which approximately $2,000 was inappropriate.

The Discipline Committee accepted an Agreed Statement of Facts and found the Member committed professional misconduct, including misappropriating property, falsifying records, and engaging in dishonourable and unprofessional conduct.

The Committee accepted a Joint Submission on Order, imposing a reprimand, a 3-month suspension, and conditions including meetings with a regulatory expert and employer notification.

The College of Nurses of Ontario alleged that the member committed professional misconduct by submitting false claims to her employer's group benefit plan.

The member admitted to the allegations, acknowledging she submitted claims for products she did not receive and received products not covered by the plan, totalling $2,325.

The Discipline Committee accepted an Agreed Statement of Facts and found the member committed professional misconduct.

The Committee accepted a Joint Submission on Order, imposing a reprimand, a three-month suspension, and terms, conditions, and limitations on her certificate of registration.

The College of Nurses of Ontario brought allegations of professional misconduct against the Member for engaging in a pattern of unwanted, inappropriately personal, and sexual behaviour towards a colleague.

The Member admitted to the allegations, which included attempting to kiss the colleague, touching her breast, biting her, and sending inappropriate text messages.

The Discipline Committee accepted an Agreed Statement of Facts and found the Member committed professional misconduct.

The Committee accepted a Joint Submission on Order, imposing a reprimand, a 6-month suspension, and terms including completion of a communication seminar, meetings with a regulatory expert, and 18 months of employer notification.

The Member, a Registered Practical Nurse, admitted to committing professional misconduct by submitting false claims for prescription glasses and massage therapy to her employer's group benefit plan.

The Member altered receipts to claim for greater amounts or for services not received, resulting in an overpayment of $1,080, which she later reimbursed.

The Discipline Committee accepted an Agreed Statement of Facts and found the Member committed professional misconduct.

Accepting a Joint Submission on Order, the Committee ordered a reprimand, a two-month suspension of the Member's certificate of registration, and terms including meetings with a regulatory expert and employer notification.

The Member, a Registered Nurse, admitted to committing professional misconduct by submitting false claims totaling $3,727.50 to her employer's group benefit plan for medical products and services she did not receive.

The Discipline Committee found that the Member contravened standards of practice, misappropriated property, falsified records, and engaged in dishonourable and unprofessional conduct.

The Committee accepted a Joint Submission on Order, imposing an oral reprimand, a three-month suspension of her certificate of registration, and terms and conditions including meetings with a Regulatory Expert and employer notification.

The College of Nurses of Ontario brought allegations of professional misconduct against a Registered Practical Nurse for engaging in a sexual and personal relationship with a patient, providing the patient with money, and failing to report a colleague's sexual relationship with another patient.

The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Order.

The Discipline Committee found that the nurse committed professional misconduct, including sexual and emotional abuse.

The Committee ordered a reprimand, reimbursement of up to $5,000 for patient therapy, and the immediate revocation of the nurse's certificate of registration.

The College of Nurses of Ontario brought disciplinary proceedings against a Registered Practical Nurse who owned and operated a medical spa.

The Member admitted to professional misconduct for failing to maintain adequate documentation for 16 patients, including failing to include his signature and professional designation, and failing to clearly identify who performed assessments.

The Discipline Committee accepted an agreed statement of facts and a joint submission on penalty, ordering a reprimand, a two-month suspension, and terms, conditions, and limitations on the Member's certificate of registration.

The College of Nurses of Ontario alleged that the respondent registered nurse committed professional misconduct by submitting false claims for orthopedic shoes to her employer's benefit plan.

The respondent argued she relied on the expertise of a chiropodist and made an honest mistake of fact, believing she had received modified orthopedic shoes rather than regular footwear.

The Discipline Committee dismissed all allegations, finding that the respondent demonstrated a reasonable level of due diligence and did not intend to deceive the benefit plan.

The Member, a registered nurse, admitted to committing professional misconduct by submitting false claims totaling $4,855 to her employer's group benefit plan for medical products she did not receive.

The Discipline Committee accepted an Agreed Statement of Facts and found the Member committed professional misconduct, including misappropriating property, falsifying records, and engaging in dishonourable conduct.

The Committee accepted a Joint Submission on Order, imposing a reprimand, a three-month suspension of the Member's certificate of registration, and terms including meetings with a regulatory expert and employer notification.