Mary Anne Kuntz

The College of Nurses of Ontario brought disciplinary proceedings against a registered nurse for professional misconduct.

While working the night shift at a psychiatric hospital, the nurse learned that two patients had been locked in a special observation room by other staff and had barricaded the door.

The nurse failed to investigate, intervene, assess the patients' mental status, or properly document the incident.

The Discipline Committee accepted an Agreed Statement of Fact and a joint submission on penalty, finding the nurse guilty of professional misconduct and ordering a reprimand along with remedial conditions on her certificate of registration.

The College of Nurses of Ontario brought disciplinary proceedings against a registered nurse for professional misconduct.

While working a night shift at a psychiatric hospital, the nurse learned that two patients had been locked in a special observation room by other staff and had barricaded the door.

The nurse failed to investigate, intervene, assess the patients' mental status, or document the events.

The nurse admitted to the allegations.

The Discipline Committee found the nurse guilty of professional misconduct and accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering a reprimand, remedial coursework, and performance reports.