The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Ashleigh Claire Bazzo, registered nurse (NMW0002165326), effective 31 January 2025.

This means the practitioner cannot practise in Australia.

‘Practise’ means any role, whether remunerated or not, in which the individual uses their skills and knowledge as a practitioner in their regulated health profession. It is not restricted to the provision of direct clinical care. It also includes using professional knowledge in a direct non-clinical relationship with patients or clients, working in management, administration, education, research, advisory, regulatory or policy development roles and any other roles that impact on safe, effective delivery of health services in the health profession.

Period of action or order

In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –

• the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
• the Health Ombudsman revokes the suspension under section 65 of the Act.