Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Filed: Dec. 12, 1990
The Administrative Complaint in Case No. 90-7826 alleges violations of Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, governing the professional practice of nursing, when Respondent is alleged to have left a medication vial, syringe and needle in a place accessible to patients, in an alcohol and drug detoxification facility in Cocoa Beach, Florida. The Administrative Complaint in Case No. 91-7581 alleges that Respondent is unable to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients, by reason of illness, or use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, or chemicals or any other type of material or as a result of any mental or physical condition, as provided in Section 464.018(1)(j), Florida Statutes. The issues initially submitted for disposition were whether those allegations are true, and if so, what discipline or action regarding Respondent's license should be taken. As discussed below, the parties have resolved the issues with a stipulation.Respondent unable to practice nursing due to mental illness - license suspended pending recovery. Enroll in intervention program required by stipulation