In a written decision dated February 4, 2022, the Adjudication Tribunal found Cody Elsegood, Registration No. 22449 (the “Respondent”), guilty of conduct deserving of sanction under the Registered Nurses Act, 2008, subsection 18(c)(i) professional misconduct, 18(c)(ii) professional incompetence and 18(c)(v) breach of the Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses in relation to an allegation filed by Labrador Grenfell Health Authority.
The Allegation alleged that on October 18, 2019, and November 11, 2019, the Registrant failed to meet the expected standards of practice of a registered nurse related to her medication administration practices and documentation while working at the Labrador Health Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL.
The Adjudication Tribunal accepted an Agreed Statement of Facts and ordered that the Respondent’s license to practice nursing shall continue to be suspended pending the provision of a medical report from her treating physician confirming her fitness to return to nursing practice; the provision of three random drug and alcohol screens each not less than 30 days apart; and successful completion of specified coursework.
In addition, the Respondent must also successfully complete Code of Ethics and Jurisprudence learning modules; review College documents/resources; submit a written reflection; and meet with a College Nursing Consultant, Policy and Practice within 30 days of the Tribunal’s written decision.
Following the return to practice the Respondent shall provide twelve random drug and alcohol screens over one year period, each not less than 30 days apart; and quarterly reports from physician confirming compliance with terms specified.
The Adjudication Tribunal ordered that the Respondent pay a portion of the costs incurred by the College in the investigation and hearing of the complaint.
On September 13, 2021, the practicing license of Cody Elsegood Registrant No. 22449, was suspended by CRNNL Council pending a hearing of the Adjudication Tribunal of the Disciplinary Panel.