CCP 102 - Critical Care Scope of Practice

Question 1

What drugs are controlled under the Controlled Drugs and Substances act?

Answer 1

Illegal substances, controlled drugs and prescriptions that have the potential for risk, harm and abuse/injury.

Question 2

What federal law allows the CCP practitioner to carry and administer controlled substances?

Answer 2

Controlled Drugs and Substances act, Subsection 56(1) Class Exemption

Question 3

What documentation is required to comply with the Federal Narcotics Law?

Answer 3

BCEHS must keep a record for a two year period beginning on the day on which the record is made.
CCP - fingerprint into safe, sign drugs in and out. Document usage on EPCR
Medical director - Prescriptor
Manager/UC - Weekly audits

Question 4

What is the mandate of the EMALB board?

Answer 4

To protect the public from harm

Question 5

What is the Emergency Health Services Regulation?

Answer 5

Written to govern how BCEHS runs their business. Accountability for finances

Question 6

What is the Emergency Health Services Act?

Answer 6

The framework and SOP of how we conduct our business

Question 7

Definition of negligence

Answer 7

Failure to use reasonable care resulting in damage or injury to a patient

Question 8

Definition of gross negligence

Answer 8

Conduct that is so reckless as to demonstrate a substantial lack of care whether an injury were to result

Question 9

What is the definition of a vulnerable person?

Answer 9

A person (19+) who requires assistance in performing the normal activities of daily living. Vulnerable to harm, unable to protect themselves.