Prince Albert nurse awaits penalty for professional misconduct

A Prince Albert nurse could face $30,000 in fines after commenting about her grandfather’s treatment in a long-term care facility in Macklin, Sask.

Carolyn Strom is facing sentencing following a Facebook post from February of 2015. Strom wrote the treatment her grandfather received, was “subpar.” She alleged the facility and its employees were not “up to speed” on how to approach end of life care.” Strom was found guilty of professional misconduct in October of 2016.

The lawyer representing the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses’ Association (SRNA), Roger Lepage, said the potential fine would consist of a penalty for Strom’s comments and a portion of the association’s investigation into the post, which has so far totalled $143,000.

During sentencing submissions in Regina, Strom’s lawyer Marcus Davies said she should instead be registered for online code of conduct courses and not fined more than $1,000.

In its decision, the SRNA discipline committee said she violated the Registered Nurses Act by harming the reputation of staff at the facility. The committee also said she did not use the proper channels to bring forward her complaints.

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Lepage said a sentence will likely be handed down within 60 days.

–With files from CJME

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