Question 1: Do late entries hold the same weight in court as multiple small timely entries? Answer: A late entry is one which is not made as soon as possible after an event has occurred. It is required when it is not possible to document at the time of or immediately following an event, or…
Read MoreIt’s Nurse Practitioners’ (NP) Week! During this special week, we celebrate the contributions that nurse practitioners make across Canadian communities. Thank you, NPs, for your compassion and professionalism when caring for your communities. The meaningful impact you make with patients and other healthcare workers does not go unnoticed. The CNPS offers a range of legal…
Read MorePlease note that CNPS registration services are temporarily offline for system maintenance. Please contact us should you require immediate registration assistance.
Read MoreTechnological advancement in the healthcare field, as well as the increase in virtual care or telepractice, has helped patients access safer, faster and more specialized care than ever before. However, these developments have also given rise to a multitude of new privacy issues, concerning loss of and unauthorized access to, use, and disclosure of a…
Read MoreElectronic medical records (EMR) are now common to most nursing practices. To protect the privacy of patients’ personal health information, nurses should be aware of the unique privacy issues related to the use of EMR.
Read MoreUpcoming Webinars January Webinar: Documentation: Your Best Defence Properly documenting patient encounters is both a legal and professional requirement that contributes to safe patient care and good clinical communications. Documentation has always been considered a critical nursing fundamental, but it has taken on increased importance in today’s ever-changing healthcare landscape. Learn about how documentation may…
Read MoreThe Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS) is proud to welcome practicing registrants of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM) as CNPS beneficiaries. “Since 1988, the CNPS has been proud to support Canadian nurses by offering comprehensive legal advice, risk management education and legal assistance,” said CNPS CEO Chantal Léonard. “Nurses of all…
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