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
