What Constitutes Elder Abuse? with Meaningful Education, Rns Can Begin to Understand Abuse Fully and Completely
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BER 2011 O SEPTEMBER/OCT JOURNAL What constitutes elder abuse? National education program for nurses exposes misconceptions, dispels myths. Joan Lesmond, 1951–2011 • RNs speak out during election • Ontario’s new chief nursing officer BER 2011 O /OCT R . 5, SEPTEMBE O L. 23, N O V conteNts FeAtURes 12 COVER STORY What constitutes elder abuse? With meaningful education, RNs can begin to understand abuse fully and completely. By Lesley Young 18 The appeal of RNAO’s 31 interest groups Networking, mentorship and professional development among some of the reasons to join. By Lesley Young 22 Joan Lesmond, 1951–2011 celebrating the life of a strong and inspirational leader. By Kimberley Kearsey 24 Nurses and the provincial election How RNs across Ontario are influencing the polls through political activity. By Kimberley Kearsey 12 26 At death’s door A near drowning gives nurse the Lineup researcher a glimpse of health care in the developing world. 4 EDITOR’S NOTE 5 PRESIDENT’S VIEW By Lisa Kowalchuk 6 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S DISPATCH 7 RN PROFILE 8 NURSING IN THE NEWS 11 NURSING NOTES 17 LEGAL COLUMN 27 CALENDAR 30 IN THE END 22 24 COVER PHOTO: CHAD JOHNSTON / MASTERFILE The journal of the REGISTERED NURSES’ editOR’s NOte KimbeRLey KeARsey ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO (RNAO) 158 Pearl Street Toronto ON, M5H 1L3 Phone: 416-599-1925 Toll-Free: 1-800-268-7199 Fax: 416-599-1926 Website: www.rnao.org E-mail: [email protected] Letters to the editor: [email protected] EDITORIAL STAFF Marion Zych, Publisher Kimberley Kearsey, Managing Editor Stacey Hale, Editorial Assistant Anyone thirsty? EDITORIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Ruth Schofield C( hair), Chris Aagaard, Sheryl Bernard, Natasha Datt, Sandra Oliver, Cheryl Yost ART DIRECTION & DESIGN Fresh Art & Design Inc. On t a r i O ’s n e w Pr O v i n c i a l ch i e f little about, and walking away Nursing Officer debra bournes with a brand new perspective ADVERTISING Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario recently spoke to RNAO’s on something that interests Phone: 416-599-1925, Fax: 416-599-1926 board of directors and a group you. that’s how participants of of nursing students attend- RNAO’s Prevention of elder SUBSCRIPTIONS Registered Nurse Journal, ISSN 1484-0863, is a ing the september meeting in Abuse centres of excellence benefit to members of the RNAO. Paid subscriptions are welcome. Full subscription prices for one year toronto. in his introduction (PeAce) project are feeling (six issues), including taxes: Canada $36 (HST); of bournes, President david these days too (pg. 12). With Outside Canada: $42. Printed with vegetable-based inks on recycled paper (50 per cent recycled and 20 mcNeil noted that for those their new-found knowledge of per cent post-consumer fibre) on acid-free paper. who were not aware, bournes what constitutes abuse, many Registered Nurse Journal is published six times a was the brains behind 80-20. more nurses are responding to year by RNAO. The views or opinions expressed in the editorials, articles or advertisements are those collectively, everyone nodded the needs of older canadians of the authors/advertisers and do not necessarily in unison, just as though a who deserve exceptional care. represent the policies of RNAO or the Editorial Advisory Committee. RNAO assumes no series of light bulbs suddenly Nurses are naturally inquisi- responsibility or liability for damages arising from went on. they may not have tive, and by their nature always any error or omission or from the use of any information or advice contained in the Registered known the name bournes (yet) want to learn more about any Nurse Journal including editorials, studies, reports, but they were certainly aware of number of issues. RNAO was letters and advertisements. All articles and photos accepted for publication become the property of the initiative she spearheaded relying on that thirst for knowl- the Registered Nurse Journal. Indexed in Cumulative and its adoption by toronto’s edge during the 2011 provincial Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature. University Health Network. election, urging members to CANADIAN POSTMASTER Undeliverable copies and change of address to: the concept is simple: RNs read the association’s platform RNAO, 158 Pearl Street, Toronto ON, M5H 1L3. spend 80 per cent of their time comparison and survey of politi- Publications Mail Agreement No. 40006768. in the nursing role they were cians before heading to the polls RNAO OFFICERS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT David McNeil, RN, BScN, MHA, CHE hired to perform. the other (pg. 24). the election may be President, ext. 502 20 per cent is spent conduct- over, but that thirst for knowl- Rhonda Seidman-Carlson, RN, MN ing research or participating edge isn’t going anywhere. President-Elect, ext. 504 Doris Grinspun, RN, MSN, PhD, LLD(hon), O.ONT in professional development As you read this issue of Executive Director, ext. 206 such as mentoring a younger the Journal, i hope you gain a Robert Milling, LL.M, LLB nurse. this novel initiative is new perspective on something Director, Health and Nursing Policy, ext. 215 the first of its kind in canada, that interests you. if it’s not Daniel Lau, MBA Director, Membership and Services, ext. 218 and one bournes hopes will be the provincial election or elder Irmajean Bajnok, RN, MScN, PhD implemented in other settings abuse, perhaps it’s a better Director, International Affairs and Best Practice Guidelines Programs and Centre for Professional across the health-care system. understanding of the associa- Nursing Excellence, ext. 234 Giving nurses the option to tion’s interest groups (pg. 18), Marion Zych, BA, Journalism, BA, Political Science conduct research and to build enlightenment about bullying Director, Communications, ext. 209 Nancy Campbell, MBA on their professionalism is the in the workplace (pg. 17), or an Director, Finance and Administration, ext. 229 best way to promote innova- appreciation for health care in Louis-Charles Lavallée, CMC, MBA tion in nursing and help retain the developing world (pg. 26). Director, Information Management and Technology, ext. 264 nurses in the profession at the Whichever it may be, drink it same time, she says. up, and be sure to come back As a journalist, i understand for another serving in a couple that passion for research that of months. RN bournes shares in our profile this issue (pg. 7). there’s just something thrilling about exploring an issue you know 4 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2011 PResideNt’s vieW WitH dAvid mcNeiL Great leaders leave a mark we r e c e n t l y e x P e r i e n c e d t h e marginalized.” Her strong value politicians. during the federal the ability they have to accumu- loss of two great leaders: RNAO of service was also reflected in election in may, Jack cam- late or distribute wealth. Like former President Joan Lesmond her value of giving: “yes, charity paigned for a stronger health- Joan and Jack, great leaders and canada’s NdP Leader Jack begins at home, but it doesn’t care system that would see more influence through their ability Layton. in their own unique end there.” nurses and doctors hired and to serve, and to make a dif- ways, both made significant Joan and Jack embodied the additional investments in home- ference in the lives of those and important contributions principles of what has been care services to help the elderly around them. to the lives of people. many described in literature as servant live comfortably at home but As we move forward and of you had the privilege of leadership: leading for the still get the care they needed. grow from this loss, Joan knowing Joan personally. All primary purpose of serving and both believed that strengthen- and Jack’s words of wisdom who knew her were touched inspiring others to achieve their ing our system was the best way and their courageous actions by the depth of her humanity full potential. both had an inclu- to sustain it. will illuminate our paths. and by her generosity. Joan had theirs is a legacy that will a presence, an elegance and endure; a legacy from which grace. these, combined with “Gr e a t l e a d e r s i n f l u e n c e t h r O u G h we must continue to build. her compassion, caring, com- Let’s remember Jack’s formid- mitment and vision, made her t h e i r a b i l i t y t O s e r v e , a n d t O m a k e able message to us all: “my an extraordinary person and friends, love is better than a d i f f e r e n c e i n t h e l i v e s O f t h O s e leader. i know that each of you anger. Hope is better than will remember Joan in a unique a r O u n d t h e m .” fear. Optimism is better than and personal way, and that you despair. so let us be loving, will cherish those memories. hopeful and optimistic. And All of us were also touched sive and collaborative approach. While Joan encouraged we’ll change the world.” RN directly or indirectly by the life of both created relationships with individual nurses and a whole Jack Layton. He had an energy, individuals and organizations nursing community to give d a v i d m c n e i l , r n , b s cn, m h a , c h e , a commitment and compassion that were built on integrity, and grow; Jack urged an entire i s P r e s i d e n t O f r n a O .