Ontario's Fixing Long-Term Care Act

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What is the role of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) according to the text?

Providing practice standards and guidelines to support nurses in providing safe and ethical nursing care (correct)

Regulating the nursing curriculum in Ontario

Managing the recruitment of nurses in Ontario

Setting up healthcare policies for the people of Ontario

What is the purpose of reflective practice in the clinical setting based on the text?

To increase administrative efficiency

To meet regulatory requirements

To reduce healthcare costs

To improve professional development and patient care (correct)

What is the main focus of NSE121 - Clinical Practice 1 as mentioned in the text?

Professional development and scope accountability of practice for year 1 nursing students (correct)

Community outreach and volunteer work for nursing students

Administrative duties and paperwork for nursing students

Research and academic activities for nursing students

What do the practice standards provided by the CNO aim to contribute to, as per the text?

Public protection Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the CNO's Quality Assurance (QA) Program?

To assist nurses in maintaining competence and continually evaluating their practice Signup and view all the answers

What is reflective writing in nursing primarily focused on?

Thinking deeply and critically about an experience or text Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a principle outlined in the CNO Code of Conduct?

Respecting clients' dignity Signup and view all the answers

Why is quality assurance (QA) considered integral in nursing?

To ensure the public receives safe, quality, and ethical care Signup and view all the answers

What does the CNO's QA Program monitor in nurses?

Commitment to lifelong learning and participation in quality assurance activities Signup and view all the answers

What is a legislated professional expectation for nurses?

Reflective practice Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of reflective writing in nursing?

To strengthen practice by encouraging nurses to analyze and learn from their experiences Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of CNO's Quality Assurance (QA) Program?

Self-assessment, QA assessment, and coaching support Signup and view all the answers

What is considered essential for building competence and professional comportment in nursing education?

Reflection Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the CNO Code of Conduct?

Respecting clients' dignity, providing culturally safe care, and maintaining public confidence Signup and view all the answers

What does the CNO's Quality Assurance (QA) Program support nurses in?

Maintaining competence, improving practice, and providing the safest and highest quality care to patients Signup and view all the answers

What is reflective practice considered to be for nurses?

A critical part of providing safe and high-quality care Signup and view all the answers

What is the emphasis of NSE 121 - Clinical Practice 1?

Reflective journaling and sharing experiences Signup and view all the answers

What are the course learning outcomes of NSE 121?

Self-identification as a novice practitioner, critical thinking, nursing interventions, therapeutic environment establishment, effective partnerships, and integration of knowledge into practice Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum requirement to pass NSE 121?

Achieve 63% in graded assignments and receive a PASS from the clinical instructor Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of practice for Year One Nursing Students according to the updated CNO Standard?

Limited to communication, documentation, and basic psychomotor skills Signup and view all the answers

What is the additional component worth 5% of the final grade in NSE 121?

A final reflection on the student's growth over their first clinical placement Signup and view all the answers

When does the clinical for NSE 121 begin?

The week of January 15, 2024 Signup and view all the answers

What are the mandatory expectations for students in clinical?

Punctuality, preparedness, and professional engagement Signup and view all the answers

What does the CNO Standard emphasize for nurses' scope of practice?

Authority, context, and competence Signup and view all the answers

What are students advised to do if they lack necessary knowledge, skill, or judgment?

Seek help or decline tasks Signup and view all the answers

What activities are included in the course?

Independent/online learning activities, quizzes, a reflective journal, a clinical care plan assignment, and a final self-appraisal Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective date of the updated CNO Standard?

July 1, 2023 Signup and view all the answers

What is the emphasis of the course for encouraging students?

To reflect and write about their experiences during their weekly clinical day and share their thoughts and feelings Signup and view all the answers

What key feature of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 aims to be achieved by March 2025?

Establishing a target for an average of four hours of direct care per resident per day Signup and view all the answers

What was the median wait time for placement for those on the waitlist to access a long-term care bed in Ontario as of June 2021?

163 days Signup and view all the answers

What does the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 aim to achieve in terms of staffing and care?

Improving staffing and care Signup and view all the answers

Which professionals are increasingly assisting with certain aspects of care traditionally provided by regulated health care professionals in long-term care homes?

Unregulated care providers (PSW) Signup and view all the answers

What is the acronym for Infection Prevention and Control emphasized in the text?

IPAC Signup and view all the answers

How many Ontarians live in licensed retirement homes in the province?

Over 60,000 Signup and view all the answers

What Act was revoked upon the proclamation of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021?

Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of the $20 million investment in Ontario's long-term care homes?

To hire 193 new inspections staff and launch a new annual proactive inspections program Signup and view all the answers

What is the target for an average of direct care per resident per day to be achieved by March 2025?

Four hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate number of long-term care homes in which close to 70,000 Ontarians live?

626 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of nurses regarding unregulated care providers in long-term care homes?

Teach, delegate, assign tasks to, and supervise unregulated care providers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021?

Enhancing resident quality of care and quality of life Signup and view all the answers

What are the eligibility criteria to live in a long-term care home in Ontario?

Age 18 or older, valid Ontario Health Insurance Program (OHIP) card, and specific care needs Signup and view all the answers

What does the Ontario government pay for in long-term care homes?

Personal and nursing care Signup and view all the answers

What type of homes are issued Long-term care licenses in Ontario?

Not-for-profit and for-profit homes Signup and view all the answers

What must individuals pay for in long-term care homes?

Accommodation charges, such as room and board Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 in terms of staffing and care?

To improve staffing levels and the quality of care in long-term care homes Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of a long-term care home in Ontario?

Access to 24-hour nursing and personal care, shared dining room, and access to health professionals Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary requirement to apply for long-term care in Ontario?

Contact the local Home and Community Care Support Services organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the shared dining room, TV rooms, and other living areas in a long-term care home?

To provide social and recreational programs Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of municipally-run and First Nations homes in Ontario's long-term care system?

They are issued Minister’s Approvals to operate Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of individualized religious and spiritual services in long-term care homes?

To meet the religious and spiritual needs of the residents Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of the $20 million investment in Ontario's long-term care homes?

To improve living conditions and care for residents Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ontario's Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021

The Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (FLTCA) was proclaimed into force on April 11, 2022, to regulate Ontario's long-term care home sector, revoking the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007.
The Act maintains the status quo while making incremental changes relating to staffing, care, accountability, transparency, enforcement, and licensing.
Ontario is investing $20 million to hire 193 new inspections staff and launch a new annual proactive inspections program in long-term care homes.
Currently, close to 70,000 Ontarians live in 626 long-term care homes, and more than 60,000 live in over 770 licensed retirement homes in the province.
As of June 2021, over 38,000 people were on the waitlist to access a long-term care bed in Ontario, with a median wait time of 163 days for placement.
Key features of FLTCA include expanding residents' rights, establishing a target for an average of four hours of direct care per resident per day by March 2025, and implementing new enforcement and compliance tools.
The Act also aims to improve staffing and care, protect residents through better accountability, enforcement, and transparency, and build modern, safe, comfortable homes for seniors.
Ontario long-term care homes employ various professionals, including Personal Care Aids/Personal Support Workers, Registered Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Management, Physicians, Senior Leadership, and others.
Regulated (RPN, RN, NP) and unregulated care providers (PSW) work in long-term care homes, with unregulated care providers increasingly assisting with certain aspects of care traditionally provided by regulated health care professionals.
Nurses are expected to teach, delegate, assign tasks to, and supervise unregulated care providers, with clear guidelines provided by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
The text emphasizes the need for appropriate education and IPAC (Infection Prevention and Control) knowledge for individuals working in long-term care homes.
The Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 lays the groundwork for systemic and long-term reforms to enhance resident quality of care and quality of life in Ontario's long-term care homes.

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