Question: I am a Registered Nurse at a walk-in clinic downtown. As per Public Health guidelines in my province, I thought that individuals now had to wear a mask while inside an establishment. However, I recently had a patient who refused to wear a mask in our clinic, and another who asked me to provide mask exemption documentation. What are the considerations…
Read MoreFootcare nurses may be considering whether or not to continue providing care to clients during the COVID-19 pandemic. This may raise a number of questions, for instance: What considerations should I be keeping in mind when making this determination? Should I be asking clients to sign a waiver form stating that I cannot be held…
Read MoreThe rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations is well underway across Canada with nurses at the forefront of COVID-19 vaccine administration. The following information highlights some legal considerations that nurses may wish to keep in mind when they are involved with vaccine administration. Authorizing Mechanisms Before administering a vaccine, it is important to be aware of the…
Read MoreNurses are a key asset during a pandemic Prior to becoming licensed in any registration category, nurses complete years of education, pass exams, and then undertake continuing professional development throughout their professional careers. Nursing knowledge and skills are accompanied by competencies such as effective professional presence, critical thinking, triage, and advocacy. During extraordinary circumstances like…
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 pandemic1 highlight the importance of nursing in controlling and containing communicable diseases. As nursing resources can become stretched during…
Read MoreDuring extraordinary circumstances like a global pandemic, nurses who operate their own nursing businesses may have questions regarding the ever-changing nature of their practice. Below is a list of some important risk management considerations when operating an independent nursing practice during a global pandemic. Update yourself frequently. In the event of a crisis, all levels…
Read MoreHealth-care professionals across the provinces and territories are united in their efforts to provide Canadians infected with COVID-19 with safe, accessible, and timely medical attention. At the same time, Canadians continue to require the advice of health-care professionals to meet their day-to-day medical needs. Virtual care technologies (such as videoconferencing, virtual care apps messaging apps,…
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