Shirin

Nature of Action: The Inquiry Committee of the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia (“CPBC”) conducted an investigation into the practice of Shirin Jiwan (the “Registrant”), pursuant to section 33(4) of the Health Professions Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 183.

The Inquiry Committee and the Registrant have agreed to resolve all matters arising from the investigation by way of a Consent Agreement under section 36(1) of the Health Professions Act.

Effective date: October 9, 2020

Name of registrant: Shirin Jiwan

Location of Practice: Burnaby, BC

Admissions and acknowledgements:

The Registrant has admitted and/or acknowledged the following:

1. On or about September 19, 2016, while she was the director and owner of the Pharmacy:
   

   1. She directed a pharmacy staff member to remove patient personal health information from the Pharmacy for delivery to her residence;

   2. She directed a non-registrant, to assist her to forge patient signatures on Medication Review Forms;

   3. She knowingly submitted forged Medication Review Forms to PharmaCare inspectors for the purposes of a PharmaCare Audit.

Disposition:

The Registrant entered into a Consent Agreement with the Inquiry Committee of CPBC, wherein the Registrant consented to the following terms:

1. To suspend her registration as a pharmacist for 90 days commencing October 9, 2020.

2. To not be a pharmacy manager, director of a pharmacy, and preceptor for a period of one year from the date that her suspension ends;
    
3. To pay a $5, 000.00 fine;
    

4. To successfully complete and pass an ethics course for healthcare professionals within one year

5. To appear before the Inquiry Committee for a verbal reprimand

6. To have a Letter of Reprimand placed permanently on her registration record; and

7. To make every reasonable effort to notify patients affected by the privacy breach.

Rationale:

The Registrant’s conduct was considered to be a serious matter by the Inquiry Committee. The Registrant contravened standards of the Code of Ethics involving benefiting society, committing to personal and professional integrity, and participating in ethical business practices.

The Registrant’s actions were serious, intentional and demonstrated an egregious breach of trust. The Inquiry Committee considered the terms of the Consent Agreement necessary to protect the public, as well as send a clear message of deterrence to the profession.