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Anju Khan, a licensed practical nurse in B.C. corrections, received a seven-day suspension for accessing a patient's medical records without authorization.
A licensed practical nurse employed in British Columbia's correctional system has been suspended for accessing the medical records of a person not in her care, according to the provincial regulator. Anju Khan consented to a discipline order in June, and the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives issued the order on Sept. 21, though it was not published on the college's website until Friday. This marks the sixth such suspension in two months.
Details of the Suspension and Misconduct
According to the notice, Khan admitted to accessing the medical records of a person not in her care on one occasion and agreed to a seven-day suspension of her licence. Her entry in the college's online directory shows the suspension will be served from Oct. 9 through 15.
The investigation committee emphasized that the privacy of medical records is core to the trust that clients place in nurses. Privacy breaches violate that trust and can harm both the nurse-client relationship and the sense of safety for anyone whose privacy was breached. The committee also noted that nurses must only access medical records for work-related purposes to maintain the integrity of the profession.
Khan's employer is listed as Surrey pre-trial. Since August, five other nurses working in the provincial correctional system have been suspended for periods ranging from seven to 14 days for the same misconduct. Four of those nurses are employed by the Fraser Regional Correctional Centre, while the fifth works for Correctional Health Services.
Pattern of Privacy Breaches in B.C. Corrections
All six nurses, including Khan, committed their misconduct in April or May 2025 and agreed to discipline orders in May or June of this year. B.C. Corrections referred questions about the nurses' conduct to the Provincial Health Services Authority, which declined to provide additional context when asked about the first three cases early last month.
The Provincial Health Services Authority stated that as a public health organization, it appreciates the critical importance of protecting patient privacy and works diligently to reinforce this duty to staff while ensuring safeguards are robust and effective. It added that accessing patient records without authorization or clinical need is inappropriate and unacceptable, and that it cooperates with regulatory bodies to report breaches and assist investigators.
The B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives also declined to elaborate on the underlying conduct when asked about the first three cases last month. The repeated suspensions highlight ongoing concerns about privacy and accountability within the correctional health system.
Regulatory Response and Ongoing Concerns
The college's investigation committee views unauthorized access to medical records as a serious violation that undermines trust in the nursing profession. The suspensions serve as a disciplinary measure and a reminder of the strict confidentiality requirements for health-care professionals.
As the suspensions continue, questions remain about whether these breaches were isolated incidents or part of a broader issue. The lack of detailed information from authorities leaves the public and stakeholders seeking more transparency.
The B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives publishes discipline notices on its website to inform the public and maintain professional standards. However, the delay in publishing Khan's order until Friday raises questions about the timeliness of such disclosures.
With six nurses suspended in two months, the cases underscore the importance of safeguarding patient privacy in correctional facilities and beyond. The regulatory body and health authorities continue to emphasize their commitment to protecting patient information and upholding professional integrity.
Anju Khan B.C. College Of Nurses And Midwives B.C. Corrections Privacy Breach Nurse Suspension Surrey Pre-Trial Provincial Health Services Authority
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