Following an investigation by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, a BC Interior nurse is facing disciplinary actions, including a one week suspension for his treatment of patients while working night shifts..A summary of a consent agreement says Feizal Halim, a licenced practical nurse in Salmon Arm, directed care staff at an unnamed facility to bring residents who would “not sleep or rang their bell frequently” to the dining room..Once the inconvenient residents were brought into the dining room, staff were directed by Halim to open the windows, turn off the lights, not provide coffee, snacks, or blankets..The notice also highlights Halim refused to assist a resident with toileting needs and spoke to them “inappropriately and disrespectfully.”.The issues occurred during nights at the facility in March and April of 2021..In addition to the week-long suspension, Halim will no longer be allowed to work alone. Moreover, Halim agreed to undergo “remedial education in ethics and communication” and a regulatory practice consulting program..The inquiry committee says it is satisfied the terms will "protect the public" going forward.
