Miss Maria Efthymiou

Allegation as amended

Whilst employed as an Occupational Therapist at Isle of Man Government and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council

1. In relation to Patient A, you:

a) Did not carry out and/or record an adequate assessment and/or review of Patient A on 26 October 2016 in that you:

i. Did not assess and/or record Patient A’s functional and/or cognitive and/or physical abilities;

ii. Did not complete and/or record a skin check;

iii. Did not assess and/or record an assessment of the patient’s ability to transfer;

iv. Did not assess and/or record Patient A’s pressure care requirements and/or examine the pressure on Patient A’s pressure relieving cushion;

v. Did not assess Patient A’s behaviour and/or engagement with services.

b) Did not review Patient A’s notes before or during the appointment on 26 October 2016;

c) Did not ensure the relevant equipment was ordered and/or follow up with the ordering of the relevant equipment for Patient A;

d) Between 26 October 2016 and 30 January 2017, you did not arrange a follow up appointment with Patient A.

2. You did not carry out a postural management assessment in relation to Patient B on 7 March 2017;

3. The matters set out in paragraphs 1 – 2 constitute misconduct.

4. By reason of your misconduct your fitness to practise is impaired.