The Member, a Registered Practical Nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct for accessing a patient's electronic medical records on 10 separate occasions without consent or any clinical purpose.
The Member admitted to the allegations through an Agreed Statement of Facts.
The Discipline Committee found that the Member's actions constituted professional misconduct, specifically contravening the standards of practice and engaging in dishonourable and unprofessional conduct.
Accepting a Joint Submission on Order, the Committee ordered a reprimand, a two-month suspension of the Member's certificate of registration, and imposed terms, conditions, and limitations including meetings with a Regulatory Expert and employer notification.