Posted: March 16, 2022 LPNs are reminded that, while public health orders requiring masks in public places were lifted as of March 15, 2021, mask-wearing continues to be required for all individuals attending a health care facility. In addition, Shared Health Manitoba...
Updated: March 2, 2022 The COVID-19 Pandemic has put extraordinary stress on the health system and on health care providers. Nurses [i] have been at the forefront of the pandemic response since the beginning. All nurses, by virtue of being members of a regulated...
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, LPNs are expected to: screen themselves for COVID-19 symptoms and risks, using screening criteria established by Shared Health Manitoba, disclose symptoms or risks for exposure to appropriate authorities, such as the employer,...
On December 9, 2020, Health Canada approved Canada’s first vaccine for COVID-19. The Province quickly followed up by announcing a recruitment campaign to staff the its immunization clinics. The Minister of Health also issued a Ministerial Order, authorizing...
Can LPNs collect samples by nasopharyngeal swab? Yes. Collecting samples by nasopharyngeal swab is within the scope of practice of the practical nursing profession in Manitoba. Manitoba’s LPNs have the authority to perform this activity if they are competent to...
Updated: November 6, 2020 During these challenging times, LPNs are encouraged keep their own health and well-being a priority. The following resources offer mental health support to health care professionals, including nurses, who are facing the pressure of working on...
