Negligence is the failure or omission to provide care that a reasonable and prudent nurse in similar circumstances would have rendered. During their career, a nurse may be faced with a professional negligence allegation arising from their nursing practice from a current or prior patient. A negligence claim may be in connection to variety of…
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 MorePlease note: In this document, “dispensing of medication” specifically refers to RNs dispensing medication in the absence of a medical order for the treatment of a specific condition(s) following the RN’s nursing assessment. In an effort to safely improve timely access to care for certain patient populations, an increasing number of Canadian provinces and territories…
Read MoreMedication errors are a common occurrence in nursing practice and can lead to life-threatening complications for patients. Learn about the various factors contributing to these errors, from simple miscalculations to complex situations involving multiple causes, and the possible legal and regulatory consequences for nurses involved. Explore practical strategies for mitigating medication errors, including adherence to…
Read MoreOn June 17, 2016, the federal government’s Bill C-14 An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make related amendments to other Acts (medical assistance in dying) received royal assent and became law in Canada. As a result of receiving royal assent, the provisions of Bill C-14 which amend the Criminal Code now form part of the Code, and…
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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