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A BC nurse has been suspended for eight months for accessing and disclosing patient records without authorizations, says the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
A consent agreement summary between the BCCNM and Lindsey Rints, a nurse from Duncan, was published on Nov. 28.
According to the agreement, the issues happened in October 2022.
The BCCNM says nurses can only access personal and health information that is consistent with their professional responsibilities.
The consent agreement says they also cannot access the health records of patients who are not in their care.
“Additionally, nurses may only disclose personal and health information as required to meet their professional responsibilities and/or as required under the law,” the BCCNM agreement says.
In addition to the eight month suspension, the nurse will receive a reprimand, will be required to take “remedial” education in ethics, privacy and boundaries and will need to meet with a BCCNM Standards and Guidance Consultant.
The nurse voluntarily agreed to the term of the agreement and an inquiry committee is satisfied the terms will protect the public, the summary noted.