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PEI Nurse Faces Suspension Over Patient Safety
31 Jan
Summary
- A registered nurse at Queen Elizabeth Hospital is suspended for 90 days.
- The suspension stems from alleged medication administration errors.
- An investigation is ongoing to determine further disciplinary action.
The College of Registered Nurses and Midwives of P.E.I. has suspended the registration of Arunima Joseph, a nurse employed at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. This action, effective for 90 days, was decided upon by the college's council on January 19th following a complaint lodged on December 22nd.
The complaint, submitted by a nurse manager at the hospital's Unit 2, alleged a lack of safe medication administration skills and knowledge. The council noted observed medication errors that persisted despite the nurse being offered additional mentorship and education, raising concerns for patient safety.
An investigative committee is now reviewing the circumstances surrounding the alleged errors. This ongoing review will determine if the suspension needs to be extended or if the nurse may be permitted to practice again once the initial 90-day suspension concludes. The specific nature of the alleged errors and their impact on patients have not been disclosed.
