This template is intended as a basis for an informed discussion. If used, nurses should adapt it to meet the particular circumstances in which electronic communications are expected to be used with a patient. Consideration of jurisdictional legislation and regulation is strongly encouraged. This document was adapted with the permission of the Canadian Medical Protective...
Read MoreCPR is treatment The combination of chest compressions, artificial ventilation and medications is commonly referred to as CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). Because of its potential benefit if implemented immediately, CPR has become a default treatment for cardiac arrest in many institutions, meaning that it will be implemented in all cases of cardiac arrest unless there is...
Read MoreMental Health or Hospital Acts contain specific procedures to address the issue of consent to treatment for those with a psychiatric disorder. This infoLAW will not touch on persons subject to those Acts but will focus on other adults who do not have the capacity to give or refuse consent to treatment on their own...
Read MoreConsent may be implicit or explicit. Holding out an arm to have a blood pressure taken is implicit consent, whereas an ECG or blood gases may require explicit consent. The main types of consent in the health care setting are general consent as required for admission to and basic care in a health care facility...
Read MoreFootcare nurses may be considering whether or not to continue providing care to clients during the COVID-19 pandemic. This may raise a number of questions, for instance: What considerations should I be keeping in mind when making this determination? Should I be asking clients to sign a waiver form stating that I cannot be held...
Read MoreHealth-care professionals across the provinces and territories are united in their efforts to provide Canadians infected with COVID-19 with safe, accessible, and timely medical attention. At the same time, Canadians continue to require the advice of health-care professionals to meet their day-to-day medical needs. Virtual care technologies (such as videoconferencing, virtual care apps messaging apps,...
Read MoreDuring extraordinary circumstances like a global pandemic, nurses who operate their own nursing businesses may have questions regarding the ever-changing nature of their practice. Below is a list of some important risk management considerations when operating an independent nursing practice during a global pandemic. Update yourself frequently. In the event of a crisis, all levels...
Read MoreThis area was created to provide NPs with specific tools and resources related to their specific scope of practice. In this section, you will find articles, tools and resources that will assist you in understanding the legal considerations related to NP practice. Ask a Lawyer Ask a Lawyer: Mature Minor Ending the NP-Client relationship Nurse...
Read MoreOccupational health nurses (OHNs) deliver a variety of healthcare services to employers and employees in their workplace. Some areas of concern specific to occupational health nursing (OH nursing) are: Legislation Provincial, territorial and federal legislation affecting OH nursing includes Acts governing occupational health and safety, workers’ compensation, employment and labour relations, protection of personal health...
Read MoreCorporate mergers, downsizing and buy-outs can have an impact on the practice of occupational health nurses. With these changes, occupational health departments are frequently transferred to a new corporation, or existing occupational health services may be eliminated. This can create multiple dilemmas for the employer, employee and for the occupational health nurse who is the...
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