Regulation of Health Care Workers

Question 1

conventional health care workers

Answer 1

• health care workers that requires science based education that proves their efficacy in providing client care
• viewed as traditional
• often regulated by a college

Question 2

complementary/alternative health care workers

Answer 2

• viewed as nontraditional
• supporting traditional health care services in meeting an individuals needs
• not scientifically based
• often sought by patients on their own
• varied education

Question 3

regulation of health care professionals

Answer 3

• regulatory bodies exist to protect the public from incompetent or unethical practitioners
• legislation that provides title protection
• self governing through professional body

Question 4

how do regulators protect the public

Answer 4

• educational standards
• licensure exam
• complaints process
• competence assurance

Question 5

controlled acts

Answer 5

• procedures that must be performed by a qualified practitioner, it not, harm to patient may result
• identifies in Regulated Health Professions Act
• exceptions if an individual has taken a course to learn a specific skill

Question 6

delegated acts

Answer 6

• when a healthcare professional transfers legal authority to another person to carry out a controlled act they are otherwise unauthorized to do
• guidelines may vary

Question 7

responsibility of institution in delegation

Answer 7

• to provide guidelines

Question 8

responsibility of delegating health care professional in delegation

Answer 8

• to complete their own assessment of the patient, the risks, and educate the patient
• to make sure the delegate is able to perform it

Question 9

responsibility of delegate in delegation

Answer 9

• for performing the act

Question 10

complaints

Answer 10

• formal process
• complaints committee determines legitimacy and course of action
• course of action is either dismissal of complaint, investigation, or disciplinary action

Question 11

educational standards

Answer 11

• set by regulator
• includes theory and practical
• entry to practice exams
• competency based assessment programs

Question 12

licensing

Answer 12

• provincial/territorial regulators in conjunction with education institutions
• almost all require annual renewal (self-assessment, continued education, practice Horus)

Question 13

non regulated health care workers

Answer 13

• no legislation or regulatory body
• may have professional organizations
• hiring agency determines requirements
• no specific standards

Question 14

role of physician (3)

Answer 14

• med school requirements (3-4 years)
• residency in area of specialty
• specialists (more training)

Question 15

role of pharmacist (5)

Answer 15

• dispenses prescribed medications
• educate and collaborate
• medication management
• bachelor degree in pharmacy, internship, & exam
• expanding role (vaccinations, prescribing abilities, lab testing)

Question 16

role of personal support workers (4)

Answer 16

• largest group of frontline health care workers
• provides basic care (hygiene, mobilization…)
• not regulated
• home care, long term care, group homes, hospitals

Question 17

role of midwives (4)

Answer 17

• services vary according to province/territory
• prenatal, delivery, postnatal care
• high risk pregnancies referred to OB/GYN
• first in NB in 2017

Question 18

role of RN (6)

Answer 18

• self-regulated
• work autonomously & in collaboration
• clients are individuals, families, groups, communities, populations
• across lifespan
• provide direct health care services, coordinate care, support clients in managing own health
• leadership

Question 19

entry to practice for RN

Answer 19

• bachelor degree
• 2,3, or 4 year programs
• NCLEX
• Ontario write jurisprudence exam

Question 20

role of NP (7)

Answer 20

• RN with advanced training and skills
• diagnosis and treat health conditions
• order and interpret lab and diagnostic tests
• prescribe medications
• health education, disease prevention and health promotion
• specific controlled acts
• yearly registration

Question 21

role of clinical nurse specialist (5)

Answer 21

• masters or doctoral degree
• specialized knowledge
• leadership positions (clinicians, consultant, educators, researchers)
• not protected title
• yearly registration as RN

Question 22

role of licensed practical nurse (5)

Answer 22

• 2 year diploma program
• CPNRE (exam)
• expanding skill set (dressing, dispensing meds, charge of units)
• hospital, long term care, community
• collaborates with RNs and other team members

Question 23

role of physiotherapist

Answer 23

• masters degree
• entry to practice exam
• limit and improve upon physical impairments and pain

Question 24

role of occupational therapist

Answer 24

• bachelors degree in OT
• entry to practice exam
• must be registered with their provincial/territorial college
• help people learn/relearn to manage important everyday activities

Question 25

role of respiration therapist

Answer 25

- RT college or university program (3-4 years) - entry to practice exam - evaluate, treat, and support patients - able to intubate and initiate use of respirators

Question 26

RN settings

Answer 26

- practice - education - administration - research - policy