I-8, r. 9 - Code of ethics of nurses

Section 44 Disposition versions

2015-10-22

44. A nurse shall not be negligent in the care and treatment provided to the client or to the research subject. In particular, a nurse shall:

(1)  perform the assessment required by the client’s state of health;

(2)  intervene promptly when the client’s state of health so requires;

(3)  ensure the clinical monitoring and follow-up required by the client’s state of health;

(4)  take reasonable action to ensure continuity of care and treatment.

O.C. 1513-2002, s. 44; O.C. 579-2005, s. 10; O.C. 836-2015, s. 20.

2012-09-01

44. A nurse shall not be negligent in the care and treatment provided to the client or to the research subject. In particular, a nurse shall:

(1)  intervene promptly when the client’s state of health so requires;

(2)  ensure the supervision required by the client’s state of health;

(3)  take reasonable measures to ensure the continuity of care and treatment.

O.C. 1513-2002, s. 44; O.C. 579-2005, s. 10.