Consent 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 MoreNegligence 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 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 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 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.
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