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Module 6: Consultation & Collaboration in LTC Practice

Module 6: Consultation & Collaboration in LTC Practice 154 6.3.1 Orienting New NPs Orientation of NPs new to LTC provides a chance to develop mentorship within your organization to grow and retain a NP team. Orientation and peer support facilitate successful transition into new NP roles. Mentoring new NPs in LTC practice involves: Orientation for nurse practitioners new to LTC (including students) involves: - Understanding LTC in your province - Reading & understanding legislative acts specific to province/territory - Canadian Association of LTC - Data collection and mandatory reporting - LTC home specific - Mandatory education - Documentation & EMR orientation - Medication management - Diagnostic testing and laboratory test ordering - Meeting the team - Leadership - Medical & allied health team - Becoming familiar with the role and responsibilities of NPs in LTC - Provincial/territorial roles & responsibilities - Legislative requirements & guiding documents[4][5] Recommended Review
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