The Member, a Registered Practical Nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct for verbally and physically abusing an elderly client with dementia.
The Member admitted to the allegations, acknowledging that she responded angrily, used inappropriate language, and roughly handled the client, causing a skin tear.
The Discipline Committee accepted an Agreed Statement of Facts and found the Member committed professional misconduct.
Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered a three-month suspension, a reprimand, and the completion of anger management and abuse prevention programs.