THE
OF
PROFESSIONALISM 2019 CLPNA AGM & CONFERENCE
All the elements of nursing professionalism gathered together in one room at the CLPNA’s annual AGM & Conference on May 6-7 in Edmonton. Over 400 attendees spent two days getting charged up for the coming year. Serious regulatory topics were infused through the event. President and CEO of Alberta Health Services, Dr. Verna Yiu, described her vision of a healthcare system that belongs to all Albertans. She cited former US President Barack Obama’s perspective, “We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” Dr. Douglas Faulder, Medical Director at Alberta Health Services, shared knowledge arising from two years of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). Explaining Bill 21, a law protecting patients from sexual misconduct by health professionals, and the top causes of unprofessional conduct was the job of lawyer James Casey, QC. He brought decades of experience to help LPNs understand their responsibilities and how to protect themselves from complaints.
“The energy is infectious!” - Catherine E.
22
care | VOLUME 33 ISSUE 2
