Technological 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 MoreIn the ever-evolving landscape of the opioid crisis, nurses in various practice areas may find themselves providing care to patients with substance use disorders. This webinar will introduce attendees to some of the legal principles applicable in this context, with a specific focus on the nurse’s role in supporting dependent patients. The topics discussed will…
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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