Lisa Maree McCluskey

On June 17, 2019, the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (“the Committee”) first identified concerns with the practice and conduct of Ms. McCluskey. The Committee determined that these concerns were significant enough to require a regulatory response. Ms. McCluskey has since entered into an Undertaking with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (“the College”) dated September 18, 2019 which includes the resignation of her  certificate of registration for a five-year period, effective October 31, 2019. 

UNDERTAKING:

1. I acknowledge that an allegation about my conduct and/or practice as it relates to an intimate relationship with a former adult patient have been raised by a third party before the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC) of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (the "College"). The former patient did not file a complaint with the College.

2. I acknowledge and agree that, in exchange for my providing to the College an original copy of this Undertaking executed by me, the College agrees not to proceed with further investigation into the alleged conduct and/or practice.

3. I acknowledge that failure by me to abide by any of the terms or conditions of this Undertaking are cause for the College to proceed with a referral to the ICRC for consideration regarding a potential breach of the Undertaking.

4. I undertake to voluntarily resign my membership and certificate of registration with the College effective October 31, 2019. 

5. I hereby undertake not to apply or re-apply for membership, registration, licensure or similar status with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario for a period of five (5) years commencing October 31, 2019.

6. I acknowledge that I would be able to apply for a certificate of registration earlier than October 31, 2024, in  the  event the  mandatory revocation provisions in the Regulated Health Professions Act, and/or applicable legislation or regulation  are amended regarding the mandatory revocation of a certificate of registration as a result of engaging in an intimate and/or sexual  relationship with a  patient.

7. I acknowledge that after I resign my membership with the College I will not be entitled to use the title “physiotherapist”, “physical therapist" or any abbreviation thereof or equivalent in another language in Ontario. I will not be entitled to hold myself out as a person who is qualified to practise in Ontario as a physiotherapist/physical therapist and I will not be entitled to imply that I am a physiotherapist/physical therapist in Ontario. I will be able to refer to my educational qualifications.

8. I acknowledge that the College is required to maintain a public record of the resignation of my membership and/or certificate of registration on the Register.

9. I acknowledge that the College is required to post a notation and synopsis of any acknowledgements and undertakings in relation to matters involving allegations of professional misconduct or incompetence before the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee or the Discipline Committee that a member has entered into with the College and that are in effect. The notation and synopsis will contain only the precise wording contained in this acknowledgement and undertaking.

10. I acknowledge that the College will publish this Undertaking in full on the public register and on the College’s website and that this publication will remain on my profile indefinitely regardless of any future applications for registration to the College or any re-issuing to me of a certificate of registration. 

11. I acknowledge that the College will share the contents of this Undertaking to comply with requests for the lawful disclosure of information about me, my conduct or my practice to other regulatory bodies / Colleges with the regulated health field upon request.

12. I acknowledge that if I ever apply or re-apply, or attempt to apply or re-apply for membership, registration, licensure or similar status with the College in the future, the College will be entitled to rely upon this Undertaking in considering my application.

13. I acknowledge that as a condition of any application for membership, registration, licensure or similar status with the College in the future, I will successfully complete, at my own expense, the most current version of the PROBE Ethics and Boundaries program in place at the time of my application. If the Program is no longer available, the Registrar will choose a reasonable alternative.

14. I acknowledge this Undertaking is part of my history with the College and may be referred to in any future investigation or proceeding.

15. I acknowledge and confirm that I have read and understand the terms and conditions provided in this Undertaking and that I have obtained independent legal counsel in reviewing and executing this Undertaking or have waived my right to do so.

Reference: 2018 0233