Facts: CJ hired firm after receiving a complaint from a former patient. The patient reported that CJ gave her the wrong medication and it caused her to become ill and require hospitalization. The patient reported this to CJ’s employer and the employer reported it to BON.
Outcome: The firm requested the investigative file from BON. After review of the file, it appeared that there were 2 witness affidavits from the patient and her family stating that CJ was the nurse who provided the medication to the patient. However, there was no evidence, but for statements and reports regarding what the medication was. The firm therefore requested the actual doctor’s order for the medication. After a year of waiting BON provided additional records. Still, there was no order from the doctor. The firm therefore argued that there was no evidence to prove what medication was ordered. Meaning even if CJ provided the medication to the patient, he could have been issued the wrong medication by the doctor’s order. Based on the evidence the firm requested that BON dismiss the complaint. After review of the evidence BON dismissed the complaint.
