The Member, a registered practical nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct including administering unprescribed medication, inappropriately restraining a client, failing to document care, and removing a CD containing client photographs from a facility.
The Member admitted to the allegations and an Agreed Statement of Facts was presented.
The Discipline Committee found the Member committed professional misconduct.
Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered a reprimand, a two-month suspension, and terms and conditions on the Member's certificate of registration, including meetings with a nursing expert and employer notification requirements.