Module 1: Introduction & Overview of NP Role in LTC
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]
- Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, 2017 ↵