BC regulator restricts Kamloops nurse Lori Chern's private practice after patient allegation
The gist
British Columbia's nursing regulator restricted registered nurse Lori Chern to two hospitals after a patient alleged she offered him sex.
The order is interim, the allegations are unproven, and Chern denies any sexual misconduct.
How it unfolded
- Aug 6, 2026The BC College of Nurses and Midwives received a complaint from a member of the public about Lori Chern.
- Aug 2026A man alleges Chern caressed his arm, made flirtatious remarks and offered to have sex with him during a medical assessment at her Kamloops home.
- Nov 4, 2026The college issued a summary protection order limiting Chern to practising at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital in Clearwater and Princeton General Hospital, and barring her from seeing patients through RN Collaborate.
Key terms
- regulator
- A government authority that licenses and regulates an area of activity to set standards and protect consumers.
- interim
- A court order issued during pending litigation to preserve the status quo until a final decision.
Source: Wikipedia