Question: In my practice, I may be asked to provide care to patients who are non-residents1 of Canada and do not have access to public health insurance. Am I eligible for CNPS protection? Answer: Nurses providing care to non-residents of Canada remain eligible for CNPS protection, provided that a legal or regulatory proceeding arises from…
Read MoreQuestion: I am a Canadian nurse currently working outside of Canada. Am I eligible for CNPS protection? Answer: CNPS beneficiaries working outside of Canada remain eligible for assistance, provided that the claim was commenced in Canada, they were a CNPS beneficiary at the time of the events giving rise to the proceedings and they were…
Read MoreCPR is treatment The combination of chest compressions, artificial ventilation and medications is commonly referred to as CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). Because of its potential benefit if implemented immediately, CPR has become a default treatment for cardiac arrest in many institutions, meaning that it will be implemented in all cases of cardiac arrest unless there is…
Read MoreMental Health or Hospital Acts contain specific procedures to address the issue of consent to treatment for those with a psychiatric disorder. This infoLAW will not touch on persons subject to those Acts but will focus on other adults who do not have the capacity to give or refuse consent to treatment on their own…
Read MoreWith the aging population, longer lifespans and the increasing complexity of care, the demand for longterm care (LTC) in Canada will increase and more nurses will be involved with caring for these patients. Nurses should be aware of the more prevalent risks of harm for this segment of our population. Falls Injuries sustained as a…
Read MorePatient restraints are measures used to limit the activity or control the behaviour of a person or a portion of their body. More specifically, according to the Patient Restraints Minimization Act of Ontario, “restrain means, with respect to a person, to place the person under control by the minimal use of such force, mechanical means…
Read MoreStaffing shortages in the healthcare system are likely to affect patients, healthcare facilities, and of course, health-care professionals. Nursing shortages are not a new issue. In 2023, Statistics Canada found that job vacancies for registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses increased by 5,475 positions, a 20% increase from the same quarter in 2022.1 This has…
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