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 Nurse Practitioner Initiative "An Ontario study showed that NPs are capable of handling over 80% of patient care" Frequently Asked Questions About Nurse Practitioners
What is a nurse practitioner?
An NP is a registered nurse (RN) with additional education in health
assessment, diagnosis and management of illnesses and injuries,
including prescribing {*filter*}. Grounded in the nursing profession's
values, knowledge, theories and practice, the NP role complements
other health care providers and is seen an invaluable support to
health care teams.
NPs provide a range of health services to individuals of all ages,
families, communities and groups with a focus on promoting health and
preventing illness. They work collaboratively with other health
professionals such as family physicians, registered nurses,
therapists, nutritionists, social worker and pharmacists.
They can provide care in diverse health care settings, from community
clinics and health care centres, to hospitals, medical practices,
nursing homes and home care. They are able to diagnose and treat
common illnesses and prescribe medications within specific standards
and conditions as outlined in their respective provincial and
territorial legislation.
More and more, NPs are recognized as a solution to improving timely
public access to quality health care. Nurse practitioners complement
traditional hospital and physician services and can help alleviate
current gaps and waiting times in the health care system, especially
in rural and remote communities.
What is the NP's scope of practice?
The NP's scope of practice is one that focuses on providing services
to manage the health needs of individuals of all ages, families,
groups and communities. Public and patient education about health
promotion and illness prevention is also a significant focus of their
work.
They integrate elements into their practice that include performing
comprehensive health assessments, diagnosing and treating health
problems and prescribing {*filter*} (as defined by their respective
legislation).
They can order and interpret the results of relevant screening and
diagnostic lab tests such as an ultrasound or mammography. They also
work autonomously, from initiating the care process to monitoring
health outcomes, and work in collaboration with other health care
professionals.
All provinces and territories have legislation in place or pending
that defines competencies and standards of practice for NPs. While
this legislation differs from province to province, they do share a
common understanding and recognition of the contribution that nurse
practitioners bring in providing timely access to quality care.
Provinces and territories have adopted a variety of titles for the
nurse practitioner role. There is widespread support for the use of a
common title across Canada and the title Nurse Practitioner is
generally viewed to be the title that is most widely recognized by the
public and health providers.
What is the purpose of the Canadian Nurse Practitioners Initiative
(CNPI)?
To establish a pan-Canadian framework to further the sustained
integration and implementation of the NP role in primary health care
in Canada. This will involve making recommendations on the mechanisms
and processes required to support the sustained integration of the NP
role in primary health care across Canada.
How is the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) approaching this work?
First, the CNA created a governance structure that includes the CNPI
Advisory Committee and five working groups, called task forces, with
representation from various stakeholders from the nursing community as
well as government, employers, and health care professionals such as
physicians and pharmacists. The initiative is being managed by CNA,
whose Executive Director, Lucille Auffrey, chairs the CNPI Advisory
Committee.
There is also a project team, led by Marian Knock, which includes
managers for each of the five task force areas that are being examined
related to the pan-Canadian framework:
Practice and Evaluation
Legislation and Regulation;
Health Human Resource Planning;
Education; and
Change Management, Social Marketing and Strategic Communications.
The overall approach to advancing this initiative is one of
collaboration, consultation and consensus building.
What kinds of consultations are being done?
Phase 1, July 2004 to March 2005, was the Environmental Scan Phase.
During this phase, CNPI conducted initial consultations with various
stakeholders across the country. Additionally, they commissioned
literature reviews in each of the component areas to determine the
current state of NP integration.
Using the information collected in Phase 1, the CNPI held Round Table
Consultations across Canada in Phase 2. These consultations brought
together a broad representation of stakeholders to discuss issues that
have emerged from the literature reviews and initial consultations and
provide further direction to the five component areas. These seven
Round Table Consultation sessions were held across Canada in late
April and early May.
In the fall, experts reviewed concepts being developed for the pan-
Canadian framework. During Phase 3, consultations continued with NPs,
nurses, physicians, pharmacists and other health care providers
seeking their perspectives on the right approach for the future.
Consultations continue with federal/provincial/territorial
professional associations, regulatory bodies, employers, unions and
governments to seek their input on what is working, what is not
working, and what would work best for the future.
A final report, with the pan-Canadian framework, will be released in
the spring of 2006.
How can interested people find out more?
To learn more about the CNPI's work, visit and bookmark <www.cnpi.ca>.
The site will have regular updates on CNPI's work, as well as copies
of key research papers, reports and communications materials for use
by nursing groups, other professional associations, employers and
governments. You can also subscribe online to automatically receive
the CNPI e-newsletter.
It will also profile some nurse practitioners across Canada so that
people can better understand what nurse practitioners do in their
various settings.
Why do we want to integrate NPs into primary health care settings?
NPs are highly educated, knowledgeable and skilled health care
professionals who have the potential to resolving some of the current
health issues, such as access, delivery and coordination of services,
as well as improvements in health outcomes.
What do doctors say about integrating NPs into primary health care?
Many doctors support the idea of NP integration. In fact, the College
of Family Physicians of Canada in their paper, Primary Care and Family
Medicine in Canada: A Prescription for Renewal in Canada (2000),
endorsed the idea of multidisciplinary teams and proposed that access
issues could be addressed by teams and collaborative practice. They
said that family practice network settings are a model for dealing
with access, quality of life and disease prevention.
How long have NPs been around?
In 1970s there were several nurse practitioner initiatives underway in
Canada - but these disappeared by the early 1980s. Some of the reasons
included a perceived oversupply of physicians, lack of remuneration
mechanisms, no enabling legislation and little public awareness of the
role. Support from policy makers and other health professionals was
weak at that time.
In the 1990s, health system renewal became a priority. We saw limited
resources and a shift in focus to primary health care renewal - and
this led to renewed interest in the role of the NP, especially in
primary health care. This renewed interest led to much activity with
many provinces and territories pursuing different approaches to
education, licensure, and scope of practice for NPs.
Past lessons learned suggest that it will be important to ensure that
we build the role of the NP into primary health care thoughtfully and
deliberately to ensure integration and sustainability.
Today, NPs are seen as an important resource in primary health care
that can contribute to improving access for Canadians. Canada's First
Ministers established a target of 50% of Canadians having access to
primary health care 24/7 by 2011. To achieve that goal, we will have
to educate more health professionals, including more NPs and more
family doctors.
Can NPs really provide quality care?
An Ontario study showed that NPs are capable of handling over 80% of
patient care with the remainder requiring referral to a physician. In
rural communities, NPs often manage the ongoing health needs while the
family physician visits several communities on an intermittent basis.
According to the same study, patients who are asked about their
experience with NPs say they like the time the NP takes with them and
they are very satisfied with the health care they receive.
This Information Sheet is one in a series developed as part of the
Canadian Nurse Practitioner Initiative. Copies of all the fact sheets
are available at <www.cnpi.ca>:
Funding for the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Initiative was provided by
Health Canada.
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Quote: > "An Ontario study showed that NPs are capable of handling over 80% of > patient care" > Frequently Asked Questions About Nurse Practitioners
> What is a nurse practitioner?
> An NP is a registered nurse (RN) with additional education in health
> assessment, diagnosis and management of illnesses and injuries,
> including prescribing {*filter*}. Grounded in the nursing profession's
> values, knowledge, theories and practice, the NP role complements
> other health care providers and is seen an invaluable support to
> health care teams.
> NPs provide a range of health services to individuals of all ages,
> families, communities and groups with a focus on promoting health and
> preventing illness. They work collaboratively with other health
> professionals such as family physicians, registered nurses,
> therapists, nutritionists, social worker and pharmacists.
> They can provide care in diverse health care settings, from community
> clinics and health care centres, to hospitals, medical practices,
> nursing homes and home care. They are able to diagnose and treat
> common illnesses and prescribe medications within specific standards
> and conditions as outlined in their respective provincial and
> territorial legislation.
> More and more, NPs are recognized as a solution to improving timely
> public access to quality health care. Nurse practitioners complement
> traditional hospital and physician services and can help alleviate
> current gaps and waiting times in the health care system, especially
> in rural and remote communities.
> What is the NP's scope of practice?
> The NP's scope of practice is one that focuses on providing services
> to manage the health needs of individuals of all ages, families,
> groups and communities. Public and patient education about health
> promotion and illness prevention is also a significant focus of their
> work.
> They integrate elements into their practice that include performing
> comprehensive health assessments, diagnosing and treating health
> problems and prescribing {*filter*} (as defined by their respective
> legislation).
> They can order and interpret the results of relevant screening and
> diagnostic lab tests such as an ultrasound or mammography. They also
> work autonomously, from initiating the care process to monitoring
> health outcomes, and work in collaboration with other health care
> professionals.
> All provinces and territories have legislation in place or pending
> that defines competencies and standards of practice for NPs. While
> this legislation differs from province to province, they do share a
> common understanding and recognition of the contribution that nurse
> practitioners bring in providing timely access to quality care.
> Provinces and territories have adopted a variety of titles for the
> nurse practitioner role. There is widespread support for the use of a
> common title across Canada and the title Nurse Practitioner is
> generally viewed to be the title that is most widely recognized by the
> public and health providers.
> What is the purpose of the Canadian Nurse Practitioners Initiative
> (CNPI)?
> To establish a pan-Canadian framework to further the sustained
> integration and implementation of the NP role in primary health care
> in Canada. This will involve making recommendations on the mechanisms
> and processes required to support the sustained integration of the NP
> role in primary health care across Canada.
> How is the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) approaching this work?
> First, the CNA created a governance structure that includes the CNPI
> Advisory Committee and five working groups, called task forces, with
> representation from various stakeholders from the nursing community as
> well as government, employers, and health care professionals such as
> physicians and pharmacists. The initiative is being managed by CNA,
> whose Executive Director, Lucille Auffrey, chairs the CNPI Advisory
> Committee.
> There is also a project team, led by Marian Knock, which includes
> managers for each of the five task force areas that are being examined
> related to the pan-Canadian framework:
> Practice and Evaluation
> Legislation and Regulation;
> Health Human Resource Planning;
> Education; and
> Change Management, Social Marketing and Strategic Communications.
> The overall approach to advancing this initiative is one of
> collaboration, consultation and consensus building.
> What kinds of consultations are being done?
> Phase 1, July 2004 to March 2005, was the Environmental Scan Phase.
> During this phase, CNPI conducted initial consultations with various
> stakeholders across the country. Additionally, they commissioned
> literature reviews in each of the component areas to determine the
> current state of NP integration.
> Using the information collected in Phase 1, the CNPI held Round Table
> Consultations across Canada in Phase 2. These consultations brought
> together a broad representation of stakeholders to discuss issues that
> have emerged from the literature reviews and initial consultations and
> provide further direction to the five component areas. These seven
> Round Table Consultation sessions were held across Canada in late
> April and early May.
> In the fall, experts reviewed concepts being developed for the pan-
> Canadian framework. During Phase 3, consultations continued with NPs,
> nurses, physicians, pharmacists and other health care providers
> seeking their perspectives on the right approach for the future.
> Consultations continue with federal/provincial/territorial
> professional associations, regulatory bodies, employers, unions and
> governments to seek their input on what is working, what is not
> working, and what would work best for the future.
> A final report, with the pan-Canadian framework, will be released in
> the spring of 2006.
> How can interested people find out more?
> To learn more about the CNPI's work, visit and bookmark <www.cnpi.ca>.
> The site will have regular updates on CNPI's work, as well as copies
> of key research papers, reports and communications materials for use
> by nursing groups, other professional associations, employers and
> governments. You can also subscribe online to automatically receive
> the CNPI e-newsletter.
> It will also profile some nurse practitioners across Canada so that
> people can better understand what nurse practitioners do in their
> various settings.
> Why do we want to integrate NPs into primary health care settings?
> NPs are highly educated, knowledgeable and skilled health care
> professionals who have the potential to resolving some of the current
> health issues, such as access, delivery and coordination of services,
> as well as improvements in health outcomes.
> What do doctors say about integrating NPs into primary health care?
> Many doctors support the idea of NP integration. In fact, the College
> of Family Physicians of Canada in their paper, Primary Care and Family
> Medicine in Canada: A Prescription for Renewal in Canada (2000),
> endorsed the idea of multidisciplinary teams and proposed that access
> issues could be addressed by teams and collaborative practice. They
> said that family practice network settings are a model for dealing
> with access, quality of life and disease prevention.
> How long have NPs been around?
> In 1970s there were several nurse practitioner initiatives underway in
> Canada - but these disappeared by the early 1980s. Some of the reasons
> included a perceived oversupply of physicians, lack of remuneration
> mechanisms, no enabling legislation and little public awareness of the
> role. Support from policy makers and other health professionals was
> weak at that time.
> In the 1990s, health system renewal became a priority. We saw limited
> resources and a shift in focus to primary health care renewal - and
> this led to renewed interest in the role of the NP, especially in
> primary health care. This renewed interest led to much activity with
> many provinces and territories pursuing different approaches to
> education, licensure, and scope of practice for NPs.
> Past lessons learned suggest that it will be important to ensure that
> we build the role of the NP into primary health care thoughtfully and
> deliberately to ensure integration and sustainability.
> Today, NPs are seen as an important resource in primary health care
> that can contribute to improving access for Canadians. Canada's First
> Ministers established a target of 50% of Canadians having access to
> primary health care 24/7 by 2011. To achieve that goal, we will have
> to educate more health professionals, including more NPs and more
> family doctors.
> Can NPs really provide quality care?
> An Ontario study showed that NPs are capable of handling over 80% of
> patient care with the remainder requiring referral to a physician. In
> rural communities, NPs often manage the ongoing health needs while the
> family physician visits several communities on an intermittent basis.
> According to the same study, patients who are asked about their
> experience with NPs say they like the time the NP takes with them and
> they are very satisfied with the health care they receive.
> This Information Sheet is one in a series developed as part of the
> Canadian Nurse Practitioner Initiative. Copies of all the fact sheets
> are available at <www.cnpi.ca>:
> Funding for the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Initiative was provided by
> Health Canada.
> Who loves ya.
> Tom
> Jesus Was A Vegetarian! http://www.***.com/
> Man Is A Herbivore! http://www.***.com/
> DEAD PEOPLE WALKING http://www.***.com/
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Quote:
> > "An Ontario study showed that NPs are capable of handling over 80% of
> > patient care"
> > Frequently Asked Questions About Nurse Practitioners
> > What is a nurse practitioner?
> > An NP is a registered nurse (RN) with additional education in health
> > assessment, diagnosis and management of illnesses and injuries,
> > including prescribing {*filter*}. Grounded in the nursing profession's
> > values, knowledge, theories and practice, the NP role complements
> > other health care providers and is seen an invaluable support to
> > health care teams.
> > NPs provide a range of health services to individuals of all ages,
> > families, communities and groups with a focus on promoting health and
> > preventing illness. They work collaboratively with other health
> > professionals such as family physicians, registered nurses,
> > therapists, nutritionists, social worker and pharmacists.
> > They can provide care in diverse health care settings, from community
> > clinics and health care centres, to hospitals, medical practices,
> > nursing homes and home care. They are able to diagnose and treat
> > common illnesses and prescribe medications within specific standards
> > and conditions as outlined in their respective provincial and
> > territorial legislation.
> > More and more, NPs are recognized as a solution to improving timely
> > public access to quality health care. Nurse practitioners complement
> > traditional hospital and physician services and can help alleviate
> > current gaps and waiting times in the health care system, especially
> > in rural and remote communities.
> > What is the NP's scope of practice?
> > The NP's scope of practice is one that focuses on providing services
> > to manage the health needs of individuals of all ages, families,
> > groups and communities. Public and patient education about health
> > promotion and illness prevention is also a significant focus of their
> > work.
> > They integrate elements into their practice that include performing
> > comprehensive health assessments, diagnosing and treating health
> > problems and prescribing {*filter*} (as defined by their respective
> > legislation).
> > They can order and interpret the results of relevant screening and
> > diagnostic lab tests such as an ultrasound or mammography. They also
> > work autonomously, from initiating the care process to monitoring
> > health outcomes, and work in collaboration with other health care
> > professionals.
> > All provinces and territories have legislation in place or pending
> > that defines competencies and standards of practice for NPs. While
> > this legislation differs from province to province, they do share a
> > common understanding and recognition of the contribution that nurse
> > practitioners bring in providing timely access to quality care.
> > Provinces and territories have adopted a variety of titles for the
> > nurse practitioner role. There is widespread support for the use of a
> > common title across Canada and the title Nurse Practitioner is
> > generally viewed to be the title that is most widely recognized by the
> > public and health providers.
> > What is the purpose of the Canadian Nurse Practitioners Initiative
> > (CNPI)?
> > To establish a pan-Canadian framework to further the sustained
> > integration and implementation of the NP role in primary health care
> > in Canada. This will involve making recommendations on the mechanisms
> > and processes required to support the sustained integration of the NP
> > role in primary health care across Canada.
> > How is the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) approaching this work?
> > First, the CNA created a governance structure that includes the CNPI
> > Advisory Committee and five working groups, called task forces, with
> > representation from various stakeholders from the nursing community as
> > well as government, employers, and health care professionals such as
> > physicians and pharmacists. The initiative is being managed by CNA,
> > whose Executive Director, Lucille Auffrey, chairs the CNPI Advisory
> > Committee.
> > There is also a project team, led by Marian Knock, which includes
> > managers for each of the five task force areas that are being examined
> > related to the pan-Canadian framework:
> > Practice and Evaluation
> > Legislation and Regulation;
> > Health Human Resource Planning;
> > Education; and
> > Change Management, Social Marketing and Strategic Communications.
> > The overall approach to advancing this initiative is one of
> > collaboration, consultation and consensus building.
> > What kinds of consultations are being done?
> > Phase 1, July 2004 to March 2005, was the Environmental Scan Phase.
> > During this phase, CNPI conducted initial consultations with various
> > stakeholders across the country. Additionally, they commissioned
> > literature reviews in each of the component areas to determine the
> > current state of NP integration.
> > Using the information collected in Phase 1, the CNPI held Round Table
> > Consultations across Canada in Phase 2. These consultations brought
> > together a broad representation of stakeholders to discuss issues that
> > have emerged from the literature reviews and initial consultations and
> > provide further direction to the five component areas. These seven
> > Round Table Consultation sessions were held across Canada in late
> > April and early May.
> > In the fall, experts reviewed concepts being developed for the pan-
> > Canadian framework. During Phase 3, consultations continued with NPs,
> > nurses, physicians, pharmacists and other health care providers
> > seeking their perspectives on the right approach for the future.
> > Consultations continue with federal/provincial/territorial
> > professional associations, regulatory bodies, employers, unions and
> > governments to seek their input on what is working, what is not
> > working, and what would work best for the future.
> > A final report, with the pan-Canadian framework, will be released in
> > the spring of 2006.
> > How can interested people find out more?
> > To learn more about the CNPI's work, visit and bookmark <www.cnpi.ca>.
> > The site will have regular updates on CNPI's work, as well as copies
> > of key research papers, reports and communications materials for use
> > by nursing groups, other professional associations, employers and
> > governments. You can also subscribe online to automatically receive
> > the CNPI e-newsletter.
> > It will also profile some nurse practitioners across Canada so that
> > people can better understand what nurse practitioners do in their
> > various settings.
> > Why do we want to integrate NPs into primary health care settings?
> > NPs are highly educated, knowledgeable and skilled health care
> > professionals who have the potential to resolving some of the current
> > health issues, such as access, delivery and coordination of services,
> > as well as improvements in health outcomes.
> > What do doctors say about integrating NPs into primary health care?
> > Many doctors support the idea of NP integration. In fact, the College
> > of Family Physicians of Canada in their paper, Primary Care and Family
> > Medicine in Canada: A Prescription for Renewal in Canada (2000),
> > endorsed the idea of multidisciplinary teams and proposed that access
> > issues could be addressed by teams and collaborative practice. They
> > said that family practice network settings are a model for dealing
> > with access, quality of life and disease prevention.
> > How long have NPs been around?
> > In 1970s there were several nurse practitioner initiatives underway in
> > Canada - but these disappeared by the early 1980s. Some of the reasons
> > included a perceived oversupply of physicians, lack of remuneration
> > mechanisms, no enabling legislation and little public awareness of the
> > role. Support from policy makers and other health professionals was
> > weak at that time.
> > In the 1990s, health system renewal became a priority. We saw limited
> > resources and a shift in focus to primary health care renewal - and
> > this led to renewed interest in the role of the NP, especially in
> > primary health care. This renewed interest led to much activity with
> > many provinces and territories pursuing different approaches to
> > education, licensure, and scope of practice for NPs.
> > Past lessons learned suggest that it will be important to ensure that
> > we build the role of the NP into primary health care thoughtfully and
> > deliberately to ensure integration and sustainability.
> > Today, NPs are seen as an important resource in primary health care
> > that can contribute to improving access for Canadians. Canada's First
> > Ministers established a target of 50% of Canadians having access to
> > primary health care 24/7 by 2011. To achieve that goal, we will have
> > to educate more health professionals, including more NPs and more
> > family doctors.
> > Can NPs really provide quality care?
> > An Ontario study showed that NPs are capable of handling over 80% of
> > patient care with the remainder requiring referral to a physician. In
> > rural communities, NPs often manage the ongoing health needs while the
> > family physician visits several communities on an intermittent basis.
> > According to the same study, patients who are asked about their
> > experience with NPs say they like the time the NP takes with them and
> > they are very satisfied with the health care they receive.
> > This Information Sheet is one in a series developed as part of the
> > Canadian Nurse Practitioner Initiative. Copies of all the fact sheets
> > are available at <www.cnpi.ca>:
> > Funding for the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Initiative was provided by
> > Health
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as patients have a choice. The way things areheading the health care profession is being socialized to the point of making it only slightly better than useless. << As opposed to .. obviously .. working .. ?
What Socialist health care is failing .. ?
Every system is going to have problems and you will have those
people who attempt to .. profit .. from every system.
In a system in which there is no profit to be made the ONLY place
that money IS to BE made is from those who WORK in that industry ..
Hence .. voila .. 250 dollars per hour. What a surprise.
In capitalist or in socialist systems of health care it comes down
to those who are IN the money making end of it and it obviously
isn't working allowing them to police themselves.
This is evidenced with our now having to dog tag them in order
to ensure they wash their hands.
They have become complacent as anyone in a union position
of no accountability becomes.
Accountability is the key word.
A good shakeup and more quality work for quality pay.
If you want to make that kind of wage .. a doctors wage IN the
socialist system .. then become a Nurse Practitioner but a
regular old nurse who IS going to wash the patient and turn
the patient will NOT be making 250 dollars per hour.
It is just insane.
Imho ..
Who loves ya.
Tom
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Quote:
> > > "An Ontario study showed that NPs are capable of handling over 80% of
> > > patient care"
> > > Frequently Asked Questions About Nurse Practitioners
> > > What is a nurse practitioner?
> > > An NP is a registered nurse (RN) with additional education in health
> > > assessment, diagnosis and management of illnesses and injuries,
> > > including prescribing {*filter*}. Grounded in the nursing profession's
> > > values, knowledge, theories and practice, the NP role complements
> > > other health care providers and is seen an invaluable support to
> > > health care teams.
> > > NPs provide a range of health services to individuals of all ages,
> > > families, communities and groups with a focus on promoting health and
> > > preventing illness. They work collaboratively with other health
> > > professionals such as family physicians, registered nurses,
> > > therapists, nutritionists, social worker and pharmacists.
> > > They can provide care in diverse health care settings, from community
> > > clinics and health care centres, to hospitals, medical practices,
> > > nursing homes and home care. They are able to diagnose and treat
> > > common illnesses and prescribe medications within specific standards
> > > and conditions as outlined in their respective provincial and
> > > territorial legislation.
> > > More and more, NPs are recognized as a solution to improving timely
> > > public access to quality health care. Nurse practitioners complement
> > > traditional hospital and physician services and can help alleviate
> > > current gaps and waiting times in the health care system, especially
> > > in rural and remote communities.
> > > What is the NP's scope of practice?
> > > The NP's scope of practice is one that focuses on providing services
> > > to manage the health needs of individuals of all ages, families,
> > > groups and communities. Public and patient education about health
> > > promotion and illness prevention is also a significant focus of their
> > > work.
> > > They integrate elements into their practice that include performing
> > > comprehensive health assessments, diagnosing and treating health
> > > problems and prescribing {*filter*} (as defined by their respective
> > > legislation).
> > > They can order and interpret the results of relevant screening and
> > > diagnostic lab tests such as an ultrasound or mammography. They also
> > > work autonomously, from initiating the care process to monitoring
> > > health outcomes, and work in collaboration with other health care
> > > professionals.
> > > All provinces and territories have legislation in place or pending
> > > that defines competencies and standards of practice for NPs. While
> > > this legislation differs from province to province, they do share a
> > > common understanding and recognition of the contribution that nurse
> > > practitioners bring in providing timely access to quality care.
> > > Provinces and territories have adopted a variety of titles for the
> > > nurse practitioner role. There is widespread support for the use of a
> > > common title across Canada and the title Nurse Practitioner is
> > > generally viewed to be the title that is most widely recognized by the
> > > public and health providers.
> > > What is the purpose of the Canadian Nurse Practitioners Initiative
> > > (CNPI)?
> > > To establish a pan-Canadian framework to further the sustained
> > > integration and implementation of the NP role in primary health care
> > > in Canada. This will involve making recommendations on the mechanisms
> > > and processes required to support the sustained integration of the NP
> > > role in primary health care across Canada.
> > > How is the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) approaching this work?
> > > First, the CNA created a governance structure that includes the CNPI
> > > Advisory Committee and five working groups, called task forces, with
> > > representation from various stakeholders from the nursing community as
> > > well as government, employers, and health care professionals such as
> > > physicians and pharmacists. The initiative is being managed by CNA,
> > > whose Executive Director, Lucille Auffrey, chairs the CNPI Advisory
> > > Committee.
> > > There is also a project team, led by Marian Knock, which includes
> > > managers for each of the five task force areas that are being examined
> > > related to the pan-Canadian framework:
> > > Practice and Evaluation
> > > Legislation and Regulation;
> > > Health Human Resource Planning;
> > > Education; and
> > > Change Management, Social Marketing and Strategic Communications.
> > > The overall approach to advancing this initiative is one of
> > > collaboration, consultation and consensus building.
> > > What kinds of consultations are being done?
> > > Phase 1, July 2004 to March 2005, was the Environmental Scan Phase.
> > > During this phase, CNPI conducted initial consultations with various
> > > stakeholders across the country. Additionally, they commissioned
> > > literature reviews in each of the component areas to determine the
> > > current state of NP integration.
> > > Using the information collected in Phase 1, the CNPI held Round Table
> > > Consultations across Canada in Phase 2. These consultations brought
> > > together a broad representation of stakeholders to discuss issues that
> > > have emerged from the literature reviews and initial consultations and
> > > provide further direction to the five component areas. These seven
> > > Round Table Consultation sessions were held across Canada in late
> > > April and early May.
> > > In the fall, experts reviewed concepts being developed for the pan-
> > > Canadian framework. During Phase 3, consultations continued with NPs,
> > > nurses, physicians, pharmacists and other health care providers
> > > seeking their perspectives on the right approach for the future.
> > > Consultations continue with federal/provincial/territorial
> > > professional associations, regulatory bodies, employers, unions and
> > > governments to seek their input on what is working, what is not
> > > working, and what would work best for the future.
> > > A final report, with the pan-Canadian framework, will be released in
> > > the spring of 2006.
> > > How can interested people find out more?
> > > To learn more about the CNPI's work, visit and bookmark <www.cnpi.ca>.
> > > The site will have regular updates on CNPI's work, as well as copies
> > > of key research papers, reports and communications materials for use
> > > by nursing groups, other professional associations, employers and
> > > governments. You can also subscribe online to automatically receive
> > > the CNPI e-newsletter.
> > > It will also profile some nurse practitioners across Canada so that
> > > people can better understand what nurse practitioners do in their
> > > various settings.
> > > Why do we want to integrate NPs into primary health care settings?
> > > NPs are highly educated, knowledgeable and skilled health care
> > > professionals who have the potential to resolving some of the current
> > > health issues, such as access, delivery and coordination of services,
> > > as well as improvements in health outcomes.
> > > What do doctors say about integrating NPs into primary health care?
> > > Many doctors support the idea of NP integration. In fact, the College
> > > of Family Physicians of Canada in their paper, Primary Care and Family
> > > Medicine in Canada: A Prescription for Renewal in Canada (2000),
> > > endorsed the idea of multidisciplinary teams and proposed that access
> > > issues could be addressed by teams and collaborative practice. They
> > > said that family practice network settings are a model for dealing
> > > with access, quality of life and disease prevention.
> > > How long have NPs been around?
> > > In 1970s there were several nurse practitioner initiatives underway in
> > > Canada - but these disappeared by the early 1980s. Some of the reasons
> > > included a perceived oversupply of physicians, lack of remuneration
> > > mechanisms, no enabling legislation and little public awareness of the
> > > role. Support from policy makers and other health professionals was
> > > weak at that time.
> > > In the 1990s, health system renewal
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Quote: > "An Ontario study showed that NPs are capable of handling over 80% of
> patient care"
My institution utilizes NPs to a significant extent in providing preventive services. They do a wonderful job and many are as capable, I'm not sorry to say, as the physicians who oversee their work. As NPs expand into non-traditional healthcare sites (e.g., Wal-Mart clinics) the cost of healthcare will inevitably come down--at least for preventive services. Ultimately, however, healthcare needs to focus on prevention rather than treatment as the ultimate way to reduce costs.
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ironjustic
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Nurse Practitioner Initiative
Ultimately, however, healthcare needs tofocus on prevention rather than treatment as the ultimate way toreduce costs. << Again .. with the negativity .. man ..
This shows a 7500% increase in productivity and therefore ALSO ..
cost.
http://tinyurl.com/2z5taa
"Aravind focused on increasing its volume of services and level of
productivity.
In the United States, for example, insurance companies paid
US$1,600 for a cataract surgery, which took a surgeon an hour
and 25 minutes to perform.
Normally, a doctor could perform four to 25 surgeries in a day.
In Aravind, however, processes were streamlined.
There were paramedics who washed the eye of the patient, put suture,
give injection, and do all other necessary pre-operation
preparations.
Then the surgeons worked on two operating tables alternately, taking
only 10 minutes to complete each procedure.
Because of this system, each Aravind doctor was able to perform 400
cataract surgeries in a month; others did 100 in a day.
Dr. Usha Kim, Chief of Orbit and Oculoplasty Services in Aravind-
Madurai,
once performed 155 surgeries in a single day made possible by her
"zero
wasted motion."viThe volume of surgeries enabled the hospital to
recover
the cost of equipment (and other capital expenditures) much more
quickly"
Who loves ya.
Tom
Jesus Was A Vegetarian!
http://tinyurl.com/2r2nkh
Man Is A Herbivore!
http://tinyurl.com/a3cc3
DEAD PEOPLE WALKING
http://tinyurl.com/zk9fk
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> > patient care" > My institution utilizes NPs to a significant extent in providing
> preventive services. ?They do a wonderful job and many are as capable,
> I'm not sorry to say, as the physicians who oversee their work. ?As
> NPs expand into non-traditional healthcare sites (e.g., Wal-Mart
> clinics) the cost of healthcare will inevitably come down--at least
> for preventive services. ?Ultimately, however, healthcare needs to
> focus on prevention rather than treatment as the ultimate way to
> reduce costs.
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