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Are you a custodian or trustee of health records

WebNurses who do not fulfill their obligations as custodians can face sanctions under the applicable health information protection legislation or a complaint to their regulatory …

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InfoLAW: Confidentiality of Health Information

WebMaintaining confidentiality is an aspect of privacy and consists of the obligation for certain persons (e.g. regulated health professionals) not to disclose another person’s …

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InfoLAW: Occupational Health Nursing

WebOccupational health nurses (OHNs) deliver a variety of healthcare services in their workplace. Some areas of concern specific to occupational health nursing (OH nursing) …

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InfoLAW: Consent to Treatment: The role of the nurse

WebSix criteria for valid consent have been identified by Canadian courts: 2. The consent must be genuine and voluntary. The procedure must not be an illegal procedure. The consent …

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InfoLAW: Telepractice

WebCanadian Nurses Protective Society > Telepractice > InfoLAW: Telepractice. “Telepractice” is the delivery, management and coordination of care and services provided via …

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Case Study: Protecting the privacy of personal health information

WebA woman was admitted to the hospital for heart surgery. When admitted, she was very concerned because she knew that her estranged husband, a non-nurse, and his new …

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COVID-19: Footcare nursing during the pandemic

WebThe CNPS recently published COVID-19: Six considerations for independent practice during a pandemic that may be of additional interest. Footcare and other nurses who are …

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InfoLAW: Patient Safety

WebPatient safety is the reduction and mitigation of unsafe acts within the health-care system, and the use of best practices shown to lead to optimal patient outcomes. 1 Countries …

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Ask a Lawyer: Electronic Medical Records and Independent Practice

Webpublished may 2017 . this publication is for information purposes only. nothing in this publication should be construed as legal advice from any lawyer, contributor or the cnps.

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Legal Considerations in Times of Nursing Shortages

WebStaffing 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 …

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Legal Considerations When Nursing in a Pandemic

WebAs with any developing issue, nurses should be aware of any new or changing protocols concerning pandemic emergencies from their employer or their regulatory body. Nurses …

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InfoLAW: Mobile Healthcare Apps

WebLegal and professional issues surrounding the use of mobile health-care apps are emerging as more nurses adopt these tools in everyday practice. CNPS will continue to update …

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Collaborative Practice: Are nurses employees or self-employed

WebThere are two ways to work: as an employee or as a self-employed individual, known in legal terms as an independent contractor. Historically, most nurses have been …

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Medical Assistance in Dying: What every nurse should know

WebIn order to collect data on the provision of MAID in Canada, the Regulations for the Monitoring of Medical Assistance in Dying were enacted in 2018. Doctors, nurse …

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InfoLAW: Delegation to Unregulated Care Providers

WebCNPS beneficiaries who have concerns about legal considerations may call the CNPS at 1-800-267-3390 to speak with legal counsel. 1. College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba, …

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InfoLAW: Communicating with the Police

WebBe polite and professional at all times. CNPS beneficiaries can contact CNPS at 1-800-267-3390 to speak with a member of CNPS legal counsel. All calls are confidential. Nurses …

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InfoLAW: Reporting & Disclosure of Adverse Events

WebNurses will most likely be asked to report all adverse drug reactions to their employer. In fact, health facilities are now required to report serious drug reactions and medical …

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Case Study: Virtual Care

WebCase Study: Virtual Care. James has worked as a Nurse Practitioner (“NP”) in his community care clinic for the last 10 years. He enjoys the unpredictable nature of the …

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