A North Vancouver nurse has been suspended for practice issues involving opioids.
On Dec. 31, an inquiry committee panel approved a consent agreement between Robert Fairfield of North Vancouver and the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, to address problems between September 2021 and January 2022.
According to the consent agreement, the issues related to Fairfield’s “failure to adhere to medication administration and documentation standards and institutional policies regarding the administration, wasting, and documentation of opioids.”
Fairfield, a licensed practical nurse, voluntarily agreed to a suspension of his nursing registration for seven days "after returning to practising registration," according to the agreement.
“The inquiry committee is satisfied that the terms will protect the public,” the agreement reads.
His standing with the college is currently marked as “not authorized to practice,” with a start date of April 1, 2024, and an end date of March 31, 2025.
Fairfield, whose preferred name is “Rob,” also has a condition on his licence to “not draw up or administer narcotics.”
When reached for comment, the BCCNA wouldn’t provide details on how Fairfield failed to adhere to standards involving opioids. The college didn’t say where he was employed.
“Public notices are issued after a thorough review and discussion with parties involved and ensures enough information is made available to protect the public,” a BCCNA spokesperson said.
“For added background, we can share that the majority of complaints are resolved through a consensual resolution process which results in a formal, legal agreement between the registrant and BCCNM,” the spokesperson said. “These agreements are approved by the inquiry committee, composed of members of the profession and the public.”
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