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Care Manager Struck Off for Forced Covid Vaccine
9 Apr
Summary
- Manager held down a resident for an unwanted Covid vaccine.
- The incident occurred at Millport Care Centre in 2021.
- The manager was struck off for causing emotional harm and dishonesty.
A registered nurse and care home manager, Janette Donnelly, has been struck off the professional register following a distressing incident in 2021. At Millport Care Centre, Donnelly inappropriately restrained a vulnerable resident, identified as Service User A, while an NHS nurse administered the Covid vaccine.
Service User A, who had a learning disability and bipolar disorder, was held down against her will. Witness statements indicated Donnelly ignored protests and instructed staff to maintain restraint. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) found Donnelly caused emotional harm and placed the resident at risk of physical harm.
The NMC panel described the event as chaotic and horrific, noting Donnelly's attempts to minimize the incident. Her actions were deemed dishonest, bringing the profession into disrepute. The decision to strike her off was made to uphold public confidence in nursing and regulatory bodies.
