CLPNS News Dec. 30 – Happy New Year, Practice Inquiries and More
 HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE CLPNS COUNCIL & STAFF 2020 was a challenging year for us all. Here is to all the best in 2021! May you and your family stay happy, healthy, and safe.
Thank you to all CLPNS Members serving the public throughout the year, and especially
The CLPNS is closed for the holidays beginning Dec. 24, 2020, and will re-open on Jan. 4, 2021. Due to COVID-19, the office will remain closed to members and the public in the New Year until further notice.
The CLPNS will check emails and renewal inquiries periodically throughout the holiday closure.
Renewal inquiries – practice@clpns.com
December 2020 Council Update The Council met virtually on December 3, 4, and 21, 2020. Discussion, Decisions, Directions, and Approvals by the Council:
The Council reviewed the 2020 Quarter 3 reports, which included highlights of achievements, challenges, and stats in the areas of:
Reporting supports the Council to fulfil its oversight responsibilities and ensuring the organization is acting in the interest of the public.
Looking to Contact the CLPNS about LPN Practice, Standards, Ethics, or the CEP Program? Beginning January 1, 2021, the CLPNS Practice Department will no longer accept telephone inquiries. All inquiries must be submitted through the online submission form or direct email to practice@clpns.com.
Why are we making this change? There are several reasons for the change, they are:
Will there still be a phone line to call about practice issues or the CEP program? No. The CLPNS will receive your questions through the online submission form and by email; we also respond to inquiries by email. If additional support is required or there is a lack of clarity on a practice issue, the CLPNS may follow up with a phone call and an email summarizing the discussion. The email is kept as a record of the communication for accurate documentation and transparency of the exchange.
How long will it take to receive a reply? The CLPNS aims to respond to all inquiries within 3 business days. When this is not possible, you will receive a note informing you when you can expect a reply. Delays are usually because some inquiries take longer than others to research, a staff member is away from the o ice or engaged in other CLPNS projects.
What if I have contacted the wrong department? If your question is more appropriate for another CLPNS department, it is forwarded to the relevant team member for response.
The 2021 PPP has a new withdrawal schedule! The program now begins on February 1, 2021, and ends on September 1, 2021. The change ensures that all payments will be processed prior to the renewal opening in October.
Monthly withdrawals are set at $57.25.
I’m already on PPP, what do I need to do?
If you are already enrolled on PPP, and wish to remain on the program, and your banking information hasn’t changed, you don’t need to do a thing! Your first withdrawal will occur on February 1, 2021 
I want to join the program! What do I need to do?
Login to your CLPNS Member Portal On the left-hand side of the page select Sign–up for PPP. Have your banking information and a void cheque available. 
2021 Renewal: Late fees are in effect
The last day to renew your CLPNS Practicing, GLPN, or Non-Practicing registration is December 31, 2020.
If you work unlicensed, you may be guilty of Professional Misconduct per section 24 of the Licensed Practical Nurses Act, 2000. If this occurs, the CLPNS Counselling & Investigation (C&I) Committee will conduct an investigation. Each year, the C&I Committee investigates complaints related to individuals working unlicensed and issues penalties. The problem is easily avoidable, don’t let it happen to you.
If you have retired, moved out of the province, or changed careers, please advise the CLPNS at registration@clpns.com.
Last Day to Renew: Dec. 31, 2020 Practicing/GLPN Registration: $450 Non-Practicing Registration: $60
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