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- October Webinar: Legal Considerations in Times of Nursing Shortages
- Ask a Lawyer: Documentation During Staffing Shortages
- Ask a Lawyer: Delegation and assignment
October Webinar: Legal Considerations in Times of Nursing Shortages
Healthcare organizations across Canada are facing significant nursing shortages caused by systemic challenges – and you may be feeling the impact firsthand. Providing safe high-quality care while meeting professional standards becomes increasingly difficult when resources are stretched thin. This webinar is designed to help you navigate those challenges. We’ll explore key legal considerations and practical...
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Question: My unit is always short-staffed, meaning that we have to constantly triage orders and reassess patient needs. Should this be documented in the patient’s chart?
Read moreAsk a Lawyer: Delegation and assignment
I am the charge nurse at a medical inpatient unit of a hospital. I work with registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) but now the hospital has announced there will be a health-care aide (HCA) on our unit. She will be replacing one of the LPNs. As the charge nurse, I will have...
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