Two Chilliwack nurses disciplined by B.C. College of Nurses & Midwives
CHILLIWACK — Two nurses from Chilliwack have been disciplined by the B.C. College of Nurses & Midwives for failing to uphold certain professional standards.
On August 9, a panel of the Inquiry Committee, affiliated with the B.C. College of Nurses & Midwives, approved a consent agreement between the College and Jennifer Kanoga of Chilliwack to address practice issues that previously occurred in November 2023. Those practice issues were related to what the College called “failing to follow the independent double check and discrepancy resolution processes” for high-alert medication on two occasions.
The College said Kanoga, a registered practical nurse, has voluntarily agreed to terms that limit their practice, including a suspension of their nursing registration for three weeks; and, for a period of six months, a limit restricting them from being the nurse in charge, working overtime, and independently handling, administering, wasting or resolving discrepancies connected to high-alert medications, except under direct supervision; remedial education related to medications, ethics and professional responsibility; and developing a learning plan, which will be shared with their employer and with BCCNM.
The Inquiry Committee of the College wrote on its website that it is satisfied these terms will protect the public.