COO 2016

The College of Optometrists of Ontario brought allegations of professional misconduct against the respondent for failing to maintain proper patient and financial records, failing to issue receipts, and failing to ensure patient confidentiality.

The respondent pled guilty to the allegations and admitted to the facts in an Agreed Statement of Facts.

The Discipline Committee found the respondent guilty of professional misconduct.

The Committee accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering a reprimand, $5,000 in costs, and a two-month suspension that would be fully suspended if the respondent successfully completed a period of practice coaching.

Four optometrists faced allegations of professional misconduct related to inadequate eye examinations, poor record keeping, and improper record storage while participating in a School Vision Care program.

The members pled guilty to the allegations and submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts.

The Discipline Committee accepted a joint submission on penalty, which included a reprimand, a two-week suspension (which could be suspended upon completion of an essay), continuing education requirements, practice inspections, and costs of $5,000 per member.