In a recent government meeting, significant discussions centered around the revocation of a Massachusetts nursing license and the implications for the respondent, Marie Rose Simbizzi. The meeting served as a preliminary hearing regarding allegations against Simbizzi, who expressed her lack of awareness about the revocation until she attempted to renew her license.

The timeline presented by Simbizzi indicated that the incident leading to the disciplinary action occurred on January 6, 2019, when she allegedly provided narcotic cart keys to an unauthorized individual while working in a long-term care unit. During the hearing, Simbizzi admitted to the incident but denied knowledge of the subsequent revocation of her Massachusetts license, which was officially issued on September 13, 2023.

The hearing also addressed several allegations against Simbizzi, including her failure to notify the Connecticut Department of Public Health about the Massachusetts disciplinary action within the required timeframe and her responses on nursing license renewal applications, where she allegedly falsely indicated no pending disciplinary actions in other states.

Simbizzi denied some allegations, asserting that her actions were not intentional and that her responses on the renewal applications were accurate based on her understanding at the time. The meeting highlighted the complexities of nursing licensure and the responsibilities of healthcare professionals to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

The Board of Registration in Nursing will continue to review the evidence presented, with the burden of proof resting on the department to substantiate the claims against Simbizzi. Further proceedings are expected as the case develops.