Maria Efthymiou

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.