Role of LPN Flashcards
- Entry Level Competencies for LPN
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
o The Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in Canada provide a national framework for LPN practice
- Professional Accountability and Responsibility
- Evidence Informed Practice
- Public protection through self-regulation
- Professional and Ethical Practice
- To determine LPN scope of practice, you must look at three areas
Regulatory Scope of Practice
Employer Scope of Practice
LPN itself
o Regulatory Scope of Practice
- 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.
o Employer Scope of Practice
- 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.
o Individual Scope of Practice
- Is an LPN’s individual knowledge, skills and abilities
- Includes entry to practice knowledge and education, practice experience, additional training.
Scope of Practice Framework
Nurse Factors
Client Factors
Environmental Factors
Nurse Factors
- Knowledge
- Skill
- Abilities
Client Factors
- Age
- Potential Outcome
- Level of Care
Environmental Factors
- Training
- Supports LPN in practice (equipment, training, etc.)
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.
CLPNA
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
CCPNR
Canadian Council for Practical Nurse Regulators
- CCPNR – Canadian Council for Practical Nurse Regulators
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
CLPNA
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.
CLPNA
- 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
CLPNA
- 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
- Licensing Process: Requirements for obtaining and maintaining an LPN license. Scope of Practice
Online application
Provide all appropriate documentation
CLPNA assess the application
Application approval / denial
If approved you pay the fee
- Jurisprudence Module
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)
Other LPN step for application
- English Language Proficiency
- Liability Insurance
- Fees and payments
- CPNRE exam
- Process: How the CLPNA handles complaints and disciplinary actions for LPNs.
- 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
- Who can make a complaint?
- Who can make a complaint?
o Members of the public
o Patients
o Patient representatives
o Employers
o Co-workers
o Anonymous
What happens when a complain is filed?
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
- Documents: Standards of practice, competency profile, and other regulatory materials guiding nursing conduct
o Scope of Practice -Determined by:
Legislation (HPA)
Regulation (CLPNA and Federal)
Code of Ethics
Standards of Practice
Competencies
Employer Policy
o Standards of Practice
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
Review all documents
Legislation (HPA)
Regulation (CLPNA and Federal)
Code of Ethics
Standards of Practice
Competencies
Employer Policy
Restricted Activity
cannot be performed as part of providing a health service unless expressly authorized under the Health Professions Restricted Activity Regulation
