1.4.2 Attending NP

Attending NPs can be:

• NPs that are hired by the LTC home
• Employees/contracted by the home
• Some have private contractual arrangements with the home Medical Director (MD) or the primary care practice supporting the LTC home
• Work within the legislated scope of practice (per provincial or territorial legislation)
• Provide primary care to residents

Attending NP roles include:

• Admissions & physical assessments
• Care coordination and delivery
• Preventive care
• Acute & episodic care for illnesses/injuries
• Chronic disease management
• Palliative & End-of-Life (EOL) care
• Family meetings/care conferences
• Support with staff education/capacity building
• Participate in advisory committees
• Support quality improvement initiatives^[1]