Role of LPN

Question 1

• Entry Level Competencies for LPN

Answer 1

o There are other factors that come into effect that can impact the application of a listed competency in practice
* Evidence Informed Practice
* Infection Prevention & Control
* Privacy & Confidentiality
* Cultural Competence and Inclusive Practice
* Documentation
* Medications
* Prevention of Abuse

o There are a total of 25 different parts to the LPN Competency Profile

Question 2

o The Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in Canada provide a national framework for LPN practice

Answer 2

1. Professional Accountability and Responsibility
2. Evidence Informed Practice
3. Public protection through self-regulation
4. Professional and Ethical Practice

Question 3

• To determine LPN scope of practice, you must look at three areas

Answer 3

Regulatory Scope of Practice
Employer Scope of Practice
LPN itself

Question 4

o Regulatory Scope of Practice

Answer 4

• Provides overall framework for LPN scope of Practice.
• The role of an LPN is defined in the Health Professions Act and related regulations, standards, policies and guidelines.

Question 5

o Employer Scope of Practice

Answer 5

• Outlines the LPN role in a specific setting through policies, guidelines, and job descriptions.
• Employer scope of practice can change if the LPN role changes.

Question 6

o Individual Scope of Practice

Answer 6

• Is an LPN’s individual knowledge, skills and abilities
• Includes entry to practice knowledge and education, practice experience, additional training.

Question 7

Scope of Practice Framework

Answer 7

Nurse Factors
Client Factors
Environmental Factors

Question 8

Nurse Factors

Answer 8

• Knowledge
• Skill
• Abilities

Question 9

Client Factors

Answer 9

• Age
• Potential Outcome
• Level of Care

Question 10

Environmental Factors

Answer 10

• Training
• Supports LPN in practice (equipment, training, etc.)

Question 11

o CLPNA Policy has the authority under the Health Professions Act (HPA) to carry out its activities and govern registrants* in a manner that protects and purpose of this policy is to outline key professional responsibilities that LPNs, as regulated health professionals, are accountable for. serves the public interest.

Question 12

CLPNA

Answer 12

o CLPNA promotes innovation & research to advance knowledge
o Offers funding to academic researchers
o Collaborating on future regulation of Health care Aids in Alberta
o Continuous improvement initiatives related to Practice Standards and Scope

Question 13

CCPNR

Answer 13

Canadian Council for Practical Nurse Regulators

Question 14

• CCPNR – Canadian Council for Practical Nurse Regulators

Answer 14

o is the federation of provincial and territorial organizations identified in legislation as responsible for the safety of the public through the regulation of Licensed/Registered Practical Nurses.
o National Collaboration with provincial regulatory authorities
o Initial mandate was to promote excellence in practical nursing regulation by demonstrating leadership, best practice and innovation for LPNS
o In 2004 it expanded its membership to include other healthcare professionals (RN & Registered Psychiatric Nurses
o Resources: Decision making framework for quality nursing care
o Code of Ethics card for LPN’s
o Standards of Practice for LPN’s

Question 15

CLPNA

Answer 15

College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta

• Role: Regulatory body responsible for setting standards, licensing, and oversight of LPNs in Alberta.
• The CLPNA is required to adhere to other legislations which support best practice guidelines & standards across healthcare.

Question 16

CLPNA

Answer 16

• Function of the CLPNA
  o Setting education, registration and renewal requirements
  o Setting and enforcing practice, conduct and standards
  o Oversees compliance with legislation and regulation
  o Management of complaints of discipline

Question 17

CLPNA

Answer 17

• Provincial regulatory body for LPNs
• Oversees the compliance of healthcare legislation
• Sets education (including advanced training), registration and renewal processes
• Sets and enforces practice conduct and discipline processes
• Responsible for managing complaints
• Maintains the continuing competency program

Question 18

• Licensing Process: Requirements for obtaining and maintaining an LPN license. Scope of Practice

Answer 18

Online application
Provide all appropriate documentation
CLPNA assess the application
Application approval / denial
If approved you pay the fee

Question 19

• Jurisprudence Module

Answer 19

o Self-regulation
o Function of the CLPNA
o CLPNA Bylaws
o Health Professions Act and LPN Profession Regulation
o Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
o Continuing competence
o Conduct process
o Registration
o Scope of Practice
o Restricted Activities
o Legislation (HIA, OHS, Protection for Persons in Care Act)

Question 20

Other LPN step for application

Answer 20

• English Language Proficiency
• Liability Insurance
• Fees and payments
• CPNRE exam

Question 21

• Process: How the CLPNA handles complaints and disciplinary actions for LPNs.

Answer 21

• Members of the public complete a Complaint form found on the CLPNA website or write a letter
• Employers use a complaint form specific to them – also found on the website.
• Considerations during a complaint process

Question 22

• Who can make a complaint?

Answer 22

• Who can make a complaint?
  o Members of the public
  o Patients
  o Patient representatives
  o Employers
  o Co-workers
  o Anonymous

Question 23

What happens when a complain is filed?

Answer 23

Submission is reviewed by the complaints director
Parties are contacted by phone if CLPNA has jurisdiction to proceed
Both the complainant and LPN receive a letters within 30 days
Completion of investigation
Investigation is initiated
Investigator is assigned
Dismissed or lead to disciplinary hearing

Question 24

• Documents: Standards of practice, competency profile, and other regulatory materials guiding nursing conduct

Answer 24

o Scope of Practice -Determined by:
 Legislation (HPA)
 Regulation (CLPNA and Federal)
 Code of Ethics
 Standards of Practice
 Competencies
 Employer Policy

Question 25

o Standards of Practice

Answer 25

 Provide a national framework for LPN practice
 Define the legal and professional expectations
 Describe the elements of quality LPN practice
 Applicable to LPNs in all settings
 LPNs are accountable to meeting these Standards of Practice
 Provincial and territorial regulatory authorities are responsible for setting, monitoring and enforcing

Question 26

Review all documents

Answer 26

 Legislation (HPA)
 Regulation (CLPNA and Federal)
 Code of Ethics
 Standards of Practice
 Competencies
 Employer Policy

Question 27

Restricted Activity

Answer 27

cannot be performed as part of providing a health service unless expressly authorized under the Health Professions Restricted Activity Regulation