NMC panel places 18-month interim conditions on district nurse Arnel Estibal

Findings

At a new interim order hearing, the panel decided to make an interim conditions of practice order for a period of 18 months. The conditions limit Mr Estibal to one substantive employer, prevent him from being the nurse in charge or prescribing any medication, and require direct supervision by a Band 6 registered nurse until he is formally assessed as competent in observations and assessments, communication and escalation, and record keeping. The panel made the order for 18 months as a second case is in its early stages of investigation. The order must be reviewed within six months. The NMC Case Examiners are yet to decide whether there is a case to answer.