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B.C. Nurse Faces Discipline for Privacy Breach
8 Sep
Summary
- A registered nurse in B.C. received an eight-day suspension.
- The nurse improperly accessed patient records on two occasions.
- The misconduct occurred in April 2025, and the order was made in June.
A registered practical nurse in British Columbia, Wilfredo Mamaril, received an eight-day suspension for misconduct involving patient medical records. The B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives confirmed the disciplinary action after Mamaril admitted to accessing records of patients not under his care. This occurred on two separate occasions in April 2025.
The regulatory body emphasized the critical importance of patient record privacy in maintaining trust between clients and nurses. Such breaches are seen as a violation of that trust and can significantly impact the nurse-client relationship and the sense of safety for those affected.
Notably, Mamaril had no prior disciplinary history for misconduct. He also reportedly engaged in remedial actions following the incidents. The college stated that Mamaril gained no personal advantage from accessing the records. The disciplinary order was agreed upon in June.
