B.C. nurse's mishandling of medication and documentation leads to 2-month suspension

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A B.C. nurse has had her registration suspended for two months over practice issues related to medication administration and documentation.

B.C.’s College of Nurses and Midwives posted the condition of its consent agreement with Chilliwack’s Leah Wilson online Thursday, which includes restrictions on her future practice for the duration of a term.

The notice explains that the issues with Wilson’s practice occurred between April and August 2023.

“An audit conducted by the employer indicated transactions for medications that could not be accounted for, medication records not being signed for, and required pain scales not being completed,” wrote BCCNM.

On top of the two-month registration suspension, Wilson has agreed to remain with the same employer for a term.

“The length of various terms directed by the inquiry committee are up to 12 months,” BCCNM spokesperson Johanna Ward wrote in an email to CTV News Friday.

During her disciplinary term, Wilson will require both direct and indirect supervision while handling narcotics, benzodiazepines, controlled substances and the “zed” class of drugs.

The agreement restricts Wilson from working overtime, nightshifts or as the nurse-in-charge. She also won’t be allowed to have supervision over students, or be involved in the orientation process for new staff.