The Member, a registered practical nurse, faced disciplinary proceedings for failing to provide appropriate care to a psychiatric client who suffered an anxiety attack and was later found vital signs absent.
The Member failed to follow a physician's order for constant observation, failed to document his checks, and delayed initiating a Code Blue and CPR when the client was found unresponsive.
The client subsequently died.
The Member admitted to the allegations of professional misconduct.
The Discipline Committee accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering a reprimand, a two-month suspension, and remedial terms including meetings with a nursing expert and employer notification.