The Member, a Registered Nurse, admitted to professional misconduct for accessing the electronic medical records of 18 patients without authorization or clinical purpose while on an extended medical leave.
The Discipline Committee accepted an Agreed Statement of Facts and found that the Member's conduct breached privacy standards and was unprofessional and dishonourable.
Accepting a Joint Submission on Order, the Committee ordered an oral reprimand, a three-month suspension of the Member's certificate of registration, and conditions including meetings with a regulatory expert and employer notification.