BC nurse suspended for shoddy work in long-term care home

A BC nurse who previously had conditions put on his licence has been suspended for a week for his conduct while working at a long-term care home.

According to a July 3 BC College of Nurses and Midwives decision, licenced practical nurse Nathan Anderson was disciplined by the regulator following seven incidents that took place between November 2020 and April 2021 while working in Victoria.

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The regulator said Anderson failed to assist another nurse with the care of a resident, kept inaccurate and incomplete documentation, and did an incomplete assessment.

He also misplaced medications, removed the wrong medication from the narcotic cupboard resulting in a discrepancy, and failed to provide clear and adequate information to a physician regarding a resident's behaviour. He also didn't bother attending information sessions in full regarding resident care.

Anderson signed a consent agreement admitting to his behaviour.

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The regulator didn't say which care facility the most recent incident took place at.

The nurse has been placed on conditions before. It's not known what he did to have restrictions placed on his licence, but it was restricted for one year from August 2020.

Following his current seven-day suspension he will be prohibited from being the sole health-care practitioner on duty and will be barred from supervising students or new staff. He will also only be allowed to work day and evening shifts and only work in residential care.

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Anderson also has to do courses in professionalism, communication, documentation, medication administration and assessments.

The regulator said it is satisfied that the terms will protect the public.

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