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September Webinar: Legal Considerations in Times of Nursing Shortages

Healthcare organizations across Canada are facing significant nursing shortages caused by systemic challenges – and you may be feeling the impact firsthand. Providing safe high-quality care while meeting professional standards becomes increasingly difficult when resources are stretched thin. This webinar is designed to help you navigate those challenges. We’ll explore key legal considerations and practical...
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Ask a Lawyer: Documentation During Staffing Shortages

Question: My unit is always short-staffed, meaning that we have to constantly triage orders and reassess patient needs. Should this be documented in the patient’s chart?
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Ask a lawyer: Documentation of late entries

Question 1: Do late entries hold the same weight in court as multiple small timely entries? Answer: A late entry is one which is not made as soon as possible after an event has occurred. It is required when it is not possible to document at the time of or immediately following an event, or...
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