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Hospital says nurse was properly vetted before being hiredThe following is a media statement issued In regulated professions such as nursing, Halton Healthcare Services verifies the rently employed by Halton Healthcareby Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital a candidates eligibility to practice is verified registration of the regulated health profes-Services (HHS), serving in a non-clinical(OTMH) on March 1.by contacting the regulatory college of the sionals in its employ annually. HHS employ-role.Health professionals seeking to join profession, in this case the College of Nurses ees are obligated to indicate if they ever HHS confirms that the proper proce-Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) are vet-of Ontario, to ensure their registration is become the subject of an investigation or dures, as described above, had been followedted through a detailed, rigorous application current. inquiry by a registering/licencing/regulatory in hiring Ms. McKenzie and in confirmingand screening process that includes refer-It is the role of the regulatory college to authority; have been named a defendant in her annual registration with the College of ence checks with previous employers and set and enforce standards and guidelines for any civil action; or found liable in as a result Nurses.the requirement that candidates disclose the practice and conduct of their members of any breach of standard of care, or profes-Any questions regarding the disciplinarywhether they have ever been the subject of and ensure that they meet these eligibility sional conduct. When advised by an employ-hearing should be directed to the College of an investigation or inquiry by a registering/requirements to work and practice as a reg-ee of a pending disciplinary hearing, Halton Nurses of Ontario.licencing/regulatory authority; have been ulated health professional in Ontario.Healthcare Services conducts a review of the On Thursday, the hospital issued a fur-named a defendant in any civil action; or The College of Nurses of Ontario does not situation to ensure patient safety.ther clarification that a non-clinical role in afound liable in as a result of any breach of notify an employer of a disciplinary hearing Rose Ann McKenzie, a nurse registered hospital refers to activities in which individ-standard of care or professional conduct.involving one of their staff.with the College of Nurses of Ontario, is cur-uals are not providing direct patient care.Nurse named in $6-M civil lawsuitContinued from page 1Reached by CBC News at her MississaugaOakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH).home, McKenzie said she has been "instruct-A spokesperson for the hospital told CBC sheed not to comment" on her case prior to herno longer works directly with patients.hearing.After the case was brought to the atten-In 2005, as part of a $6 million civil law-tion of the Ontario College of Nurses lastsuit in California, a jury concluded thatyear, McKenzie was charged with failing toMcKenzie was 40 per cent responsible forprovide complete and accurate informationthe incident that rendered Sullivan a quad-to her professional body.riplegic.Speak up! You can comment on any story intoday's Oakville Beaver at oakvillebeaver.comRUNTOTAL SUPPORT AND FRICTION-FREE COMFORTINFINITIY-8' SUPPORT SYSTEMSCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN TO REDUCE *UP TOBOUNCE 78% SIZES A-GSEAM FREE AND SMOOTH INNERSpring Training Promo -25% off ALL Shock Absorber bras and swimsuits. In store merchandise only.Sorry, no special orders. No limits.1224 Dundas St. W. 905.275.1224 www.susansfinelingerie.com*University of Portsmouth 2009 (Scurr et al). Testing carried out against 'no bra' condition.Spring is the time to let loose. And swing dance is the perfect way to have fun and stay fit. Call the dance professionals at Fred Astaire Dance Studio. Theyll show you how to put swing in your step this Spring.Spring Special!* 5 lessons for $25Learn with or without a partner. *Limited to first 35 callers.*New adult students over 21 years only.OAKVILLE:HAMILTON:225 Lakeshore Rd. East1092 Main Street W.(2nd Floor)905 522-3237905 815-3237www.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, March 11, 2011 8