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CARNA Submission to the Advisory Committee on the Alberta Health Act
CARNA has submitted recommendations to the Minister's Advisory Committee on Health
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2010 Provincial Council Election Results
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Update to CARNA Public Safety Alert
CARNA is now satisfied that authorities have confirmed the known whereabouts of Brigitte Marier who has been charged for impersonating a registered nurse. Anyone with questions related to the aliases used by Marier is asked to please contact the CARNA office at 780.451.0043 and speak to CARNA Deputy Registrar, Entry to Practice and Renewals.
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New Protection for Persons in Care Act (July 1, 2010)
This legislation has been re-written to emphasize the importance of reporting abuse and abuse prevention for vulnerable adults receiving publicly-funding care or support services. Highlights of the new act are available on the Protection for Persons in Care website including a brochure outlining highlights. Click to view

RNs Urged to Participate in Alberta Health Act Consultations
Go online to Your Alberta Health Act to provide input via a web-based survey, for dates and locations of upcoming community-based consultations and for updated information on the consultation process.

Revised Documents Approved by Provincial Council (May 2010)

• Decision-Making Standards for Nurses in the Supervision of Health Care Aides (2010)
• Ethical Decision-Making for Registered Nurses in Alberta: Guidelines and Recommendations (May 2010)
• Self-Employment for Nurses: Position Statement and Guidelines (May 2010)
• Problematic Substance Use: Are You Affected? (Brochure) (May 2010)