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Read MoreThe CNPS has created a series of articles based on the most commonly asked questions we have received over the course of the COVID-19 epidemic in Canada. Please keep in mind, CNPS legal counsel are available during this time to assist with more detailed questions. Beneficiaries can call at 1-800-267-3390 for personalized legal advice.
Read MoreThis InfoLAW focuses on adults who do not have the capacity to give or refuse consent to treatment on their own behalf.
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 MoreAll three levels of the Canadian government continue to be actively engaged in preparing for possible pandemic emergencies. The SARS outbreak in 2003, the H1N1 outbreak in 2009, and the 2020 declaration of COVID-19 as an international pandemic highlight the importance of nursing in controlling and containing communicable diseases. As nursing resources can become stretched during outbreaks, nursing regulators may consider whether there are enough nurses to meet the demand in their jurisdiction. Here are some elements to take into consideration when practicing during a pandemic.
Read MoreWe are facing a new healthcare challenge, where nurses will once again be called to play a leading role in providing healthcare to Canadians. It is a role that you know well, and one which the CNPS is proud to support.
While COVID-19 is a new challenge for Canadians, this battle is likely not unfamiliar to you. Nurses have always been a driving force at the center of our evolving and demanding healthcare system. We marvel at the focused and compassionate care you provide under such pressure and want to thank you for continuing to do so as we are advised to stay home while you protect the health of the most vulnerable Canadians.
Read MoreThis webinar will address some of the legal considerations and requirements when ordering and following up on diagnostic tests. We will also discuss the appropriate standard of care when ordering diagnostics and offer risk-management strategies and case studies. Join us on Tuesday, November 15th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET. Register here.
Read MoreThis publication is an overview of the considerations surrounding independent practice.
Read MoreIn 2021, the CNPS will be renaming the CNPS Business Plus Program to Nursing Business Solutions, brought to you by CNPS. This change has been made to better reflect the service offerings available to CNPS beneficiaries. Other than the name change, there is nothing fundamentally different between “CNPS Business Plus” and “Nursing Business Solutions.” This program will…
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