Class 12 - Regulation

Question 1

What is self-regulation, CRNM

Answer 1

• regulation of members of a profession by its member
• acknowledges that a profession best determines standards and ensures standards of met
  -privilege and responsibility granted by govy on behalf of people of MB
• college’s mandate is to serve ad protect public interest
• ## public participation is an important component

Question 2

What participation is required for self-regulation, CRNM

Answer 2

• public participation is important component
• partnership w/ RNs vital

Question 3

Example of a regulatory body

Answer 3

CRNM, for RN and NP

Question 4

Where does the authority to self-regulate come from

Answer 4

• The Regulated Health PRofessions Act
• regulations, bylaws, policies

Question 5

When did the CRNM become a governed under The Regulated Health Professions Act

Answer 5

2018

Question 6

What is a regulatory body

Answer 6

an organization that has the legal authority and responsibility to govern a profession in order to serve and protect the public interest

Question 7

What does a regulatory body do? CRNM

Answer 7

mandate to protect the public from harm due to unsafe, incompetent, unethical, unauthorized, impaired RN practice

Question 8

How does the CRNM regulate RNs?

Answer 8

• sets standards for RN and RN(NP) education, registration and practice
• supports RNs and RN(NP)s is meeting standard
• takes action when these standards are not met

Question 9

What are examples of education, registration, and practice standards are set by CRNM? provide examples

Answer 9

• standards for nursing education program
• education program approval
• entry-level competencies
• other registration requirements (criminal and vulnerable check, adult and child abuse registry, English language proficiency)
• continuing competence program
• standards of practice
• Code of ethics

Question 10

Tof F? entry-level competencies are set by all provinces within Canada

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What are ways CRNM support RNs in meeting the standards

Answer 11

• info: College eNews, practice spotlight, crnm.mb.ca
• education: webinars, presentations, documents, resources
• consultation services
• supporting quality practice: Continuing Competence Program

Question 12

What actions are taken by CRNM when standards are not met

Answer 12

• responding to concerns
• receiving and managing complaints from the public
• receiving and responding to employer reports
• making decisions about how to resolve complaints

Question 13

CRNM, What are examples of decisions used to resolve complaints

Answer 13

• Practitioner Remediation Enhancement Partnership program
• Complaints Investigation Committee
• Inquiry Committee

Question 14

What is the role of the council within CRNM

Answer 14

Govern the College
- develop and maintain vision, mission, values, strategic priorities
- hear appeals

Question 15

How are Council members elected in CRNM

Answer 15

RN and public members are selected based on required skills and attributes

Question 16

What is the role of the staff within the CRNM

Answer 16

• carry out the day-to-day regulatory activities of the College
• developed and implement strategic operational plan
• participate in provincial, national, and international regulatory work

Question 17

What is our role in the work of CRNM

Answer 17

• attend annual general and specialty meetings (stay in touch with profession’s priorities)
• provide input on work to help CRNM determine things
• serve on council and committees