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The RHPA applies to all of Ontario’s self-regulated health professions. The Nursing Act, 1991 establishes the mandate of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and defines the scope of practice for the nursing profession. This fact sheet explains how the Nursing Act, 1991 regulates registration (for example,
Jul 24, 2014 · Scope of practice. 3 The practice of nursing is the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care for and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventive, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means in order to attain or maintain optimal function. 1991, c. 32, s. 3.
CNO provides practice standards and guidelines to support nurses in providing safe and ethical nursing care to the people of Ontario. Practice standards outline the expectations for nurses that contribute to public protection.
The RHPA contains a procedural code applicable to all of Ontario’s self-regulated health professions. The Nursing Act establishes the mandate of the College of Nurses of Ontario and defines a scope of practice for the nursing profession.
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The legislation. Currently nurses who practice psychotherapy must follow these guidelines outlined by the CNO: Practicing Psychotherapy. When psychotherapy becomes a controlled act (likely December 1, 2014 - when the Psychotherapy Act, 2007 is proclaimed), nurses as a profession will have access to the controlled act along with Occupational ...
3 days ago · Definitions. 1 In this Act, “College” means the College of Nurses of Ontario; (“Ordre”) “Executive Director” means the Registrar; (“directeur général”) “Health Professions Procedural Code” means the Health Professions Procedural Code set out in Schedule 2 to the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991; (“Code des professions de la santé”)
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Nurses are accountable to comply with the regulations under the Nursing Act, 1991 and the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA). These Acts give nurses the legal authority to perform a range of activities including controlled acts.
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