The member, a Registered Practical Nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct for accessing the personal health information of multiple patients without consent or proper authorization over a multi-year period.
The member admitted to the allegations and agreed to a statement of facts.
The Discipline Committee found that the member's actions constituted professional misconduct and were dishonourable and unprofessional.
Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered a reprimand, a three-month suspension of the member's certificate of registration, and remedial conditions including meetings with a regulatory expert and employer notification.