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Nurse Force-Fed Medication to Elderly Residents
16 Jan
Summary
- Nurse Davina Owen sacked from Norway Lodge Nursing Home in November 2023.
- She forced medication into vulnerable residents against their will.
- The Nursing and Midwifery Council removed her right to practice.
Davina Owen, a nurse formerly employed at Norway Lodge Nursing Home in Birkenhead, Wirral, has been permanently removed from the nursing register. Her misconduct involved forcing medication into the mouths of vulnerable elderly residents. This behavior came to light in November 2023 when one resident alerted other staff members. Owen was found to have administered tablets against residents' will and pressured one individual to consume medication unnecessarily.
The case was subsequently referred to the Nursing and Midwifery Council, which initiated disciplinary proceedings. An independent panel reviewed the evidence and concluded that Owen's actions constituted misconduct. As a result, her registration was revoked, meaning she can no longer practice as a nurse.
This disciplinary action underscores the importance of patient welfare and adherence to professional standards in care homes. The removal of Owen's license serves as a measure to protect vulnerable individuals from harm and maintain public trust in the nursing profession.
