[Dr. A]

The applicant requested a reconsideration of a previous Tribunal decision which found his injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG) and denied his claim for an Income Replacement Benefit (IRB).

The applicant argued the Tribunal made significant errors of fact and law regarding his pre-existing conditions, psychological injuries, and inability to work, and sought to introduce new medical evidence.

The adjudicator dismissed the request, finding no significant errors in the original decision and concluding that the new evidence could have been obtained earlier and would not have changed the outcome.

The applicant was injured in a motor vehicle accident and sought medical benefits and the cost of an assessment from the respondent insurer.

The respondent denied the claims, arguing the applicant's injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline limit of $3,500.

The adjudicator found that the applicant's injuries did not fall within the Guideline because she suffered from chronic pain that was more than a sequelae of a predominantly minor injury.

The adjudicator approved four of the six disputed treatment plans as reasonable and necessary, noting they provided pain relief and increased function, but denied two plans that were either duplicative or showed minimal progress.

The applicant was awarded interest on overdue payments, and both parties' requests for costs were dismissed.

The applicant applied for reinstatement of her nursing certificate of registration, which was revoked in 2009 for professional misconduct involving a sexual relationship with a client.

The College of Nurses of Ontario did not oppose the application, and both parties presented a joint submission on order.

Relying on an independent psychiatric evaluation that deemed the applicant a low risk to re-offend, as well as her subsequent rehabilitation and retraining as a Pharmacy Technician, the Discipline Committee granted the reinstatement subject to strict terms, conditions, and limitations, including practice monitoring and restrictions on independent community nursing.

The College of Nurses of Ontario alleged that the Member, a Registered Nurse, committed professional misconduct by elbowing an elderly, combative client in the face.

The allegations rested primarily on the testimony of a Personal Support Worker who claimed to have witnessed the incident.

The Discipline Committee assessed the credibility of the witnesses and preferred the evidence of the Member, finding the PSW's testimony inconsistent and the mechanics of the alleged strike physically improbable.

The panel concluded that the College failed to prove the allegations on a balance of probabilities and dismissed all charges.

The College of Nurses of Ontario brought disciplinary proceedings against a member for numerous allegations of professional misconduct while working at a retirement facility.

The member, whose certificate of registration was suspended, held herself out as a registered nurse, improperly delegated controlled acts to unregulated care providers, failed to document care, and subjected residents to physical, verbal, and emotional abuse, including improper confinement and restraints.

The Discipline Committee found all allegations proven, noting the member's conduct showed severe neglect and a complete disregard for nursing standards.

The member's certificate of registration was revoked.

The Member, a registered nurse, was referred to the Discipline Committee after pleading guilty to criminal fraud over $5,000.

Prior to becoming a nurse, the Member defrauded a bank of approximately $3.6 million.

The Member admitted to the allegations and agreed to a Joint Submission on Penalty.

The Discipline Committee found the Member committed professional misconduct and accepted the joint submission, ordering a 12-month suspension, a reprimand, and conditions on his certificate of registration including mandatory counseling.

The Member, a registered nurse, was convicted of sexual interference and sexual touching under the Criminal Code.

The College of Nurses of Ontario brought professional misconduct allegations based on these convictions.

The Member admitted to the allegations.

The Discipline Committee found the Member committed professional misconduct.

Accepting a joint submission on penalty with a slight variation, the Committee ordered a reprimand, a 12-month suspension, and practice restrictions, including a prohibition on working with individuals under 16 years of age.

The Applicant sought reinstatement of his Certificate of Registration, which was revoked in 1993 after he was found to have sexually abused three patients and subsequently convicted of criminal charges.

The Applicant, who was self-represented, argued he had rehabilitated himself and was no longer a risk.

The College opposed the application, tendering expert psychiatric evidence that the Applicant remained at a low-to-moderate risk of sexually aggressive behaviour and should not have access to patients.

The Discipline Committee dismissed the application, finding the Applicant failed to meet the burden of proving that the public would be protected if he were reinstated.