The member, a registered nurse, admitted to committing professional misconduct by accessing the electronic medical records of a high-profile hospital client without authorization or consent.
The Discipline Committee accepted an agreed statement of facts and found that the member's actions breached the College's standards of practice and constituted dishonourable and unprofessional conduct.
Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered a reprimand, a one-month suspension of the member's certificate of registration, and the imposition of terms, conditions, and limitations, including meetings with a nursing expert and employer notification requirements.