Join Canada’s Chief Nursing Officer, Leigh Chapman, for an important discussion on the Canada Health Interpretation Letter and what it means for NPs in Ontario. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and engaged.
Objectives:
- Provide context around the latest IL on the CHA and trends in the evolution of healthcare delivery in Canada
- Describe the substantive content of the IL
- Discuss implications for NPs and opportunities for NPAO and its members
SPEAKER:
Dr. Leigh Chapman, RN, PhD
Leigh is committed to advancing the nursing profession in Canada to ensure equitable access to quality care. As CNO for Canada, she provides strategic advice to Health Canada, plays a convening role on key nursing issues, and represents the Federal Government at public forums. Leigh is a registered nurse (RN) who received her PhD from the University of Toronto's Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing. Over the past 20 years, she has gained a deep understanding of nursing by working in both frontline and clinical leadership capacities.
In addition to her role as CNO for Canada, Leigh continues to work at a community-based consumption and treatment site in Toronto, where she provides harm reduction services and frontline care.