Nurse Accused of Offering Patient Sex During Blood Pressure Check as Regulator Steps In
A Kamloops nurse accused of offering sex to a patient during a blood pressure check at her home has been barred from seeing patients through her business while British Columbia's nursing regulator investigates. The nurse denies sexual misconduct, and the allegations have not been proven.
The British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) issued a temporary summary protection order against registered nurse Lori Chern on 4 November 2026. It limits where she can practise while the college investigates the complaint. The order is an interim measure, not a finding of misconduct.
What the Patient Alleged
The college received the complaint in August. The patient said a pharmacist had referred him to RN Collaborate, Chern's health and wellness practice, which focuses on men over 40.
He told the regulator that the appointment was for an assessment involving forms that had to be completed and provided to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The order does not explain why the assessment was required.
According to the order, Chern directed the patient to meet her at her home. He alleged that she sat beside him on a couch and caressed his arm while taking his blood pressure. After the reading, she allegedly complimented his physique, heart rate and blood pressure, saying he seemed to have the health of an 18-year-old.
The patient also said Chern made other gestures and remarks that 'appeared flirty.' The order says she asked about his sex life and told him 'sex was very important for a man to regulate himself and be in good health' before offering to have sex with him.
He alleged that, after he declined, Chern said he could text or call her outside work to meet for sex. The patient provided screenshots of messages he said were exchanged between them. The order also records that the assessment forms had not been submitted, with Chern indicating that her Medical Services Plan number was not working.
Why the Order Leaves Hospital Work Unrestricted
The BCCNM investigation committee found a prima facie case of sexual misconduct under British Columbia's Health Professions and Occupations Act. The finding is provisional and does not establish that the allegations are true.
The committee said the complaint was not 'manifestly unfounded or exaggerated.' It identified a significant risk of harm because the alleged conduct took place unsupervised in a private home, and imposed temporary restrictions.
The order bars Chern from meeting patients at her home through RN Collaborate. She may continue practising at Dr Helmcken Memorial Hospital in Clearwater and Princeton General Hospital, where she holds positions with Interior Health. The committee said it saw no reason to restrict that employment or suspend her registration.
The committee noted that Chern had no disciplinary record involving nurse-client boundary violations. It said the restrictions on appointments through her business addressed the identified risk while allowing her to continue practising at the two hospitals.
What Happens Next
The restrictions will remain in place until the complaint is dismissed, a disciplinary order is made, or the committee varies or ends the protection order. The investigation is ongoing, and the college has not announced an outcome.
Chern denied sexual misconduct in submissions to the regulator, according to the order. The committee's decision concerns temporary safeguards while it examines the complaint. It does not determine whether the alleged conduct occurred.