On January 22, 2019 a panel of the Inquiry Committee approved a Consent Agreement between BCCNP and Gregory Lazar of Port Coquitlam, BC, to remediate practice issues related to his failure to adequately assess and monitor a patient’s status, report the patient’s elevated heart rate to the physician, and escalate care in a timely fashion. He also failed to monitor the patient’s vital signs and conduct and document pain assessments prior to and following the administration of high doses of narcotics.
The Registrant has voluntarily agreed to a three week suspension for the conduct. Following the suspension, he has also agreed to terms equivalent to conditions and limits on practice, including: a six month period (or equivalent) prohibition from working nights, being in-charge or working as sole RN, and a prohibition on providing regulatory supervision of nursing student activities during which time he will work under the direct supervision of another RN who can assess his nursing practice. He will also complete remedial education, a Regulatory Practise Consultation program and develop a robust learning plan.
The Inquiry Committee is satisfied that the terms will protect the public.