The Standard, Winter 2012 - College of Nurses of Ontario

Discipline decisionsAnab Mohamed0291872Allegations and pleaThe College alleged that the Membermisappropriated a box of sterile glovesfrom an employer; provided falseinformation about her employmenthistory and job references; mademultiple medication administrationerrors; signed for medication beforehaving administered it; failed to chartthoroughly about clients and keeprecords as required; failed to assess;failed to introduce herself to clients;left clients unattended; arrived latefor work; and took extended breaks,all of which would be regarded asdishonourable and unprofessionalconduct.The Member admitted to theallegations, and the College andthe Member submitted a writtenstatement to the Panel in which theyagreed to the following facts.Agreed factsThe Member worked at threefacilities and two agencies between2006 and 2010.She was seen misappropriating abox of sterile gloves from facility A.When approached, she offered toreturn the gloves and give $100 tothe manager.The Member subsequentlysubmitted a resumé to facility Band facility C; on her resumé, sheindicated that she was still workingat agency A. She also described oneof her references as her supervisor,and confirmed this during her jobinterview at facility B. However, theMember had actually resigned fromagency A seven months earlier andthe alleged supervisor was actually avisiting nurse at agency A.At facility C, the Member mademedication errors with two clients;failed to document a client’s status;failed to introduce herself and attendto two clients; failed to work asscheduled; and failed to assess twoclients.At facility D, the Member failedto administer high-risk medicationsappropriately on two occasions,failed to transcribe a physician’sorder correctly and failed to follow aphysician’s order.FindingThe Panel found that the factssupported findings of professionalmisconduct as alleged. All ofthe Member’s conduct would beconsidered unprofessional, themisappropriation of property wouldalso be considered dishonourable, andthe misrepresentation to employerswould also be considered disgracefuland dishonourable.Submissions on orderThe College and the Membersought an oral reprimand and a twomonthsuspension. The Memberwould be required to completespecified remediation activities inpreparation for a remedial programwith a nursing expert, and approvedcourses on medication administrationand assessment. For 12 monthsafter completing the courses, theMember would not be allowed topractise independently and wouldbe required to advise the College ofher employers, provide employerswith a copy of the Panel’s decisionand reasons, and only practise foran employer who agreed to conductregular spot audits and advise theCollege if the Member breachedthe standards of practice of theprofession.Panel orderThe Panel accepted the jointsubmission, but also ordered theMember to complete a review of theTherapeutic Nurse-Client Relationship,Revised 2006 practice document andthe online learning module associatedwith it. The Panel concluded thatthe penalty is reasonable and inthe public interest. The Memberaccepted responsibility for her actionsand cooperated with the College byagreeing to the facts and admitting toprofessional misconduct.Sheila Odumeru8119588Allegations and pleaThe College alleged that the Memberexchanged contact information andengaged in communications withthe Client in which she disclosedpersonal information; told the Clientof her feelings; asked to visit theClient; and contacted the Clientafter being cautioned not to do so.It was alleged that the Member’sconduct emotionally abused theClient, breached the standards, andwould be regarded as disgraceful,dishonourable or unprofessional.The Member admitted to theseallegations, and the College andthe Member submitted a writtenstatement to the Panel in which theyagreed to the following facts.Agreed factsThe Member worked at a facilitythat provides addiction treatmentand psychiatric services. The Clientwas admitted to the facility witha diagnosis of alcohol dependencesyndrome.While he was still a Client onthe unit, the Member gave him abirthday card. She said it wouldbe nice to know how he was doingafter discharge and they exchangedemail addresses. After the Clientwas discharged, they exchangedCollege of Nurses of Ontario the standard winter 201239