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Sonia Jacob, 14072530
Facts
The Member admitted that she engaged in professional misconduct. While caring for a patient in a hospital during two consecutive night shifts, the Member failed to take appropriate nursing interventions and failed to conduct appropriate assessments when the patient exhibited signs of deteriorating health. The Member also failed to conduct assessments at the required intervals and did not properly document. When the Member discovered the patient without vital signs, she failed to call a Code Blue or resuscitate the patient, contrary to the patient’s care plan.
Discipline Committee’s Findings
Based on the Member’s admissions, a panel of the Discipline Committee of the College of Nurses of Ontario (the “Panel”) found that the Member:
- failed to meet the standard of practice of the profession;
- failed to keep records as required; and
- engaged in conduct, relevant to the practice of nursing, that, having regard to all the circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by members as dishonourable and unprofessional.
Discipline Committee’s Order
The College of Nurses of Ontario (“CNO”) and the Member presented the Panel with a Joint Submission on Order requesting that the Panel make an order that included the following:
- an oral reprimand;
- a 2-month suspension; and
- terms, conditions and limitations including:
- attending at least 2 meetings with a Regulatory Expert;
- successfully completing a nursing course in Health Assessment; and
- employer notification for 18 months.
The Panel accepted the Joint Submission on Order, concluding that the proposed order was reasonable and in the public interest. The Panel noted that the Member cooperated with the CNO and accepted responsibility by agreeing to the facts and a proposed order.
