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Insights from Investigations: Data from June 2024-November 2024
From June 1 to November 30, 2024, the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC) made decisions on a total of 11 investigations—five complaint investigations and six Registrar’s Investigations.
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What’s New in 2025? Annual Renewal
When registrants renew their registration for 2025-2026, they may notice we are collecting new data in alignment with the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)’s updated 2022 health human resource dataset. All occupational therapy…
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2025 COTO Board Elections: Nominations are now open
Nominations for the upcoming 2025 Board of Directors elections are now open! The elections will take place in District 1 (Central) and there are two positions available in this district. Electoral District…
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Reminder: Update Your Registrant Information
Has your registrant profile information changed? In the event of a change, registrants have a responsibility to update the College within 30 days of that change. All you need to…
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Important Courtesy Notice from COTO – December Office Closure
The College office will be closed from the afternoon of December 24, 2024 to January 2, 2025. We’d like to share some important information and reminders ahead of our closure:…
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2025 COTO Board Elections: Nominations open December 11, 2024
The elections will take place in District 1 (Central): Toronto and Peel. There are two positions available in this district. Sign up for our webinar with College Registrar and CEO Elinor Larney…
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Now Available: 2024 Annual Report
The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario has released its 2024 Annual Report. Our report details accomplishments of the final year of our 2020 – 2024 Strategic Plan. Highlights include: the launch…
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Notice: Postal Service Disruption
COTO continues to monitor the current service disruption by Canada Post. During the postal strike, if you need to contact the College about urgent matters, such as a concern or…
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Ontario Increasing Financial and Community Supports for Veterans
The Ontario government is increasing the financial assistance available to veterans and their families through the Soldiers’ Aid Commission. The government is also making new regulatory amendments, which will allow…
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Funding Opportunity: Ontario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund
Ontario’s Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services is offering a funding opportunity to build workforce capacity in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). The fourth round of funding through the
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Now Available: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Occupational Therapy Practice
The College’s Practice team has developed a new resource on artificial intelligence: What Should Occupational Therapists Consider if Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Practice? The resource explores essential considerations for integrating…
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October 24, 2024 Board Meeting Highlights
Board Education On October 23, the Board attended an education day. The day included an orientation on regulatory governance, and presentations regarding the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence in Occupational…
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2024 College Response to the Coroner’s Report: Deaths from Transfer Pole
The Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario requested the College educate occupational therapists about the dangers of transfer poles. The Geriatric and Long-Term Care Death Review Committee (GLTCRC) released…
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2024 Quality Assurance Annual Requirements Due October 31st
Reminder: Occupational therapists, your Quality Assurance requirements are due October 31st. Your annual requirements include: Do I have to complete the Annual Requirements? General registration Yes—Complete the annual requirements (if you…
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Board Meeting: October 24, 2024
Our next College Board meeting will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Board meetings are open to the public. To reserve a spot,…
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[Webinar: October 10, 2024] Public Health Ontario – Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV Immunization for the 2024-25 Respiratory Season
Public Health Ontario is hosting a webinar on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 11am-12pm and will be providing an “Overview of Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV Immunization for the 2024-25 Respiratory…
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Practice Guidance Updates
The College has updated the following practice guidance documents to ensure that they align with the new Competencies for Occupational Therapists in Canada, the updated Standards of Practice, and reflect…
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Ontario Health Updates on Quality Standards – Dementia
Ontario Health has updated two quality standards: Dementia: Care for People Living in the Community (originally published in 2018) and Behavioural Symptoms of Dementia: Care for People in Hospitals and Long-Term Care…
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COVID-19 and Seasonal Respiratory Illnesses
Current Situation Guidance for Occupational Therapists If an occupational therapist or their client have any symptoms of illness, they can complete the Ministry of Health’s online Self-Assessment Tool to determine the necessary…
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Ontario Disability Support Program Virtual Guide
The Ministry of Health has redesigned the Ontario Disability Support Program virtual guide for health care professionals to better support clinicians in completing the application on behalf of their patients. The Ontario Disability…
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Insights from Investigations: Data from December 2023-May 2024
Understanding the types of concerns the College receives and investigates is of interest to both registrants and the public. There are two main types of investigations: Investigations Data Overview: December…
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Insights from Investigations: Record Keeping Issues
Keeping accurate and timely records is an essential step in ensuring safe and effective patient care. Records serve as the connecting thread between health care providers, clients, and family members.…
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[Updated] Request for Proposals: Website Redesign
The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario is inviting submissions to complete a redesign of our website, currently found here: www.coto.org The RFP includes a background about the College, scope…
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Home and Community Care Support Services Update: Changing to Ontario Health atHome
The Ontario government is amalgamating the 14 Home and Community Care Support Services organizations to form a single new service. Under the Convenient Care at Home Act, 2023, the 14 Home…