The Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN), in collaboration with Public Health, has developed additional practice guidelines for self-employed nurses whose practice includes direct contact with clients. The guidelines support the delivery of safe and competent nursing services while minimizing the risk for the transmission of COVID-19 in the self-employed practice context.
These guidelines have been approved for use by the Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and are based on core Public Health principles and current best evidence.
The additional guidelines do not replace the current Self-Employment Practice Guidelines. They are intended to be used together.
All health care providers in private practice, including self-employed nurses, must be compliant with the recommendations before returning to or continuing their self-employed practice, regardless of the nature of the services provided or number of clients on your roster.
Nurses whose self-employed practice does not include direct contact with clients need only refer to the Self-Employment Practice Guidelines. If they own a clinic or office they need to refer to the COVID-19 Protocols for Office Workplaces. Nurses employed by organizations should refer to any additional COVID-19 guidance from their employer.
Reach out to an NSCN Practice Consultant at practice@nscn.ca if you have questions.
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