In a written decision dated September 1, 2022, Martha Rae Burry, Registration No. 11902 (the Respondent) was found guilty of conduct deserving of sanction pursuant to the Registered Nurses Act, (2008), section 18(c)(i), professional misconduct.
Decision Summary
In a written decision dated September 1, 2022, The Adjudication Tribunal found Martha Rae Burry, College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador, Registration #11902 (the Respondent), guilty of conduct deserving of sanction under the Registered Nurses Act (2008) section 18(c)(i) professional misconduct. The Adjudication Tribunal determined that the Registrant engaged in conduct deserving of sanction, which conduct included failure to demonstrate accountability as a registered nurse in relation to a breach of confidentiality with respect to disclosure of patient information. The Adjudication Tribunal ordered the Respondent to review the Code of Ethics; complete a Personal Health Information Act education program; review specified resources; prepare a written reflection paper and meet with the College Nursing Consultant, Policy and Practice. The Registrant was ordered to pay costs in the amount of $2,500.00 within one year of the decision.
The conduct deserving of sanction occurred in or about May 27, 2019 while the Registrant was on leave from her employment in the Glovertown region.
In a written decision dated April 21, 2022, the Adjudication Tribunal found Martha Rae Burry, Registration No. 11902 (the Respondent), guilty of conduct deserving of sanction under the Registered Nurses Act (2008) section 18(c)(ii) professional incompetence.
Decision Summary
The Adjudication Tribunal accepted an Agreed Statement Facts and the Adjudication Tribunal found that Martha Rae Burry, College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador Registration Number #11902, (the Respondent) guilty of conduct deserving of sanction under the Registered Nurses Act (2008) section 18(c)(ii) professional incompetence in that the Respondent failed to meet applicable standards of practice on 37 separate instances.
In a separate decision dated September 16, 2022, the Adjudication Tribunal ordered that, as a result of the above, the Respondent’s license to practice nursing be suspended pending successful completion The Health Assessment Course for RNs including practicum; Medication Administration Course; Clinical Skills course including practicum; and Documentation Standards Module. Upon reinstatement, the Respondent’s license to practice nursing will be subject to practice monitoring conditions for a minimum period of 6 months. The Respondent was ordered to pay $4,000.00 towards the costs incurred within one year of the decision date.
The conduct deserving of sanction occurred between September 11, 2017 – October 27, 2017 while the Registrant was working in the Glovertown region.
On November 13, 2019, Martha Rae Burry, Registration No. 11902 (the “Respondent”), was found guilty of conduct deserving of sanction pursuant to the Registered Nurses Act, 2008, section 18(c)(i) professional misconduct and 18(c)(ii) professional incompetence, and in a Decision dated February 27, 2020 the Adjudication Tribunal ordered that the Respondent’s licence be suspended pending her successful completion of specified orders.
Decision Summary
In the matter of a Complaint against Martha Rae Burry, College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador, Registration #11902 (the “Registrant”), on November 13, 2019 an Adjudication Tribunal found the Registrant guilty of conduct deserving of sanction under the Registered Nurses Act (2008), section 18(c)(i) professional misconduct, 18(c)(ii), professional incompetence and 18(c)(v) breach of the Code of Ethics. The Adjudication Tribunal determined that the Registrant engaged in conduct deserving of sanction, which conduct included failure to demonstrate accountability as a registered nurse in relation to: aseptic technique; completion of and submission of client assessments; notification to a physician of a client’s death; documentation of client information and nursing actions, including medication administration; communication to and provision of documents to a client’s family; administration of IV medication in a manner contrary to employer policy; and seeking assistance from a colleague where required.
On February 4, 2020, the Adjudication Tribunal heard submissions on sanction, and pursuant to section 28(3) of the Registered Nurses Act (2008) in a written Decision dated February 27, 2020, ordered the suspension of the Registrant’s license to practice nursing pending her successful completion of specified learnings, a review of CRNNL resource documents, a written self-reflection; and further ordered that the Registrant meet with a CRNNL Nursing Consultant, Policy and Practice to reflect on her learnings with respect to her nursing competencies and accountability as a registered nurse; and pay the CRNNL $31,443.32 towards its costs incurred.
The conduct deserving of sanction occurred in or about May 2015 and on April 7 and 23, 2015; July 14, 2015; October 8, 2015; March 15, 2016; June 1 and 2, 2016; August 11, 2016; and October 7, 8, and 9, 2016 while the Registrant was working in the Glovertown region. The Complainant was Central Health.