Tim Crowder

The College of Nurses of Ontario brought professional misconduct allegations against a Registered Practical Nurse for misappropriating narcotics, falsifying patient records, failing to attend scheduled shifts, and failing to return employer property.

The Member admitted to the allegations and acknowledged suffering from a substance use disorder at the time.

The Discipline Committee found the Member committed professional misconduct.

Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered a reprimand, noting the Member had provided an undertaking to permanently resign from the profession.

The Member, a Registered Practical Nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct relating to her care of an elderly patient who died while physically restrained.

The Member admitted to failing to intervene when colleagues applied restraints, failing to monitor the patient, failing to initiate appropriate interventions upon finding the patient deceased, and falsifying records.

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 an oral reprimand, a four-month suspension, and terms, conditions, and limitations on the Member's certificate of registration.