PRIVATE NURSING. Charges for private nursing services which require, and can only be performed by a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN); when such services are provided in the home by a Nurse who is registered in the jurisdiction in which the services are performed and is not a relative of the patient. Nursing services must be certified medically necessary by the attending physician. Agency fees, commissions and overtime charges, or any amount in excess of the fee level set by the largest nursing registry in the province of Ontario, are not included. An “Authorization Form for RN Services” must be completed by the attending physician and submitted to Liberty Health. When the services are extended for more than 30 days, prior approval must be obtained from Manulife Financial on a monthly basis.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
