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Aug 10

Notice of System Maintenance: Saturday, August 14, 2021

Please note: the College website will be undergoing maintenance on Saturday, August 14, 2021 from 1:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. During this time, you will not be able to access the members section (including MyQA), online application and the public register at Find an Occupational Therapist. If you have any questions regarding this matter please contact the College at 1.800.690.6570/416.214.1177 x236 or [email protected]. We apologize for any inconvenience this interruption may...

Jul 27

Office Closure: August 2, 2021

The College will be closed on August 2, 2021 for the Civic Holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, August 3 at 8:30 a.m. If you need to find information about occupational therapists in Ontario, please visit the public register at Find an Occupational...

Jul 27

Mental Health Support: Wellness Together Canada

Did you know? The Government of Canada has a portal to help address the unprecedented rise in feelings of stress, anxiety and depression in Canada due to COVID-19 – Wellness Together Canada (WTC). This portal offers access to free and confidential online mental health and substance use supports, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in both official languages. To date, over 1.4 million individuals across all provinces and territories have accessed the portal. As health care professionals, occupational therapists please remember to prioritize your well-being too. Take time to check in with how you are feeling. Wellness...

Jul 20

Now Available: 2021 QA Requirements

The 2021 Quality Assurance (QA) requirements are now available in MyQA. Occupational therapists canlog in to begin their Professional Development (PD) Plan, Self-Assessment (SA) and Prescribed Regulatory Education Program (PREP). This year's PREP is on Ethics and Professionalism. A reminder that the 2021 PREP is due October 31, 2021, as is the SA (for those occupational therapists required to complete one this year). Occupational therapists can access the 2021 PD Plan now and make goals for this registration year. The completed 2021 PD Plan will be due May 31, 2022. Additional information is available on our website and in MyQA....

Jul 20

Updated Practice Documents: Virtual Services, Medical Assistance in Dying, Decision-Making Framework

The College has updated the following practice documents: Virtual Services This updated document replaces the Guidelines for Telepractice. Virtual services refer to using communication technologies to provide occupational therapy services when clients and occupational therapists are not together in-person. The resource is available on our website in both English and French. Medical Assistance in Dying This document was formerly known as the Guidelines for Medical Assistance in Dying. The revised document is available on our website in both English and French. Decision-Making Framework This document was formerly known as the...

Jul 15

Updated Directive #3 in Effect July 16, 2021

On July 14, 2021, the Chief medical of Health issued an updated version of Directive #3 for Long-Term Care Homes under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007. The updated Directive #3 goes into effect July 16, 2021. We recommend occupational therapists communicate with their employers and the long-term care and retirement homes where occupational therapy services are provided to ensure there are processes and procedures in place to comply with Directive 3. If you have any questions, please contact our practice team at...

Jul 12

HPRO Equity and Anti-Racism Survey - Closes July 31, 2021

The Health Professions Regulators of Ontario's Anti-BIPOC Racism Working Group have developed an Equity and Anti-Racism surveyto explore how equity and anti-racism may influence the work of health professions regulators in Ontario. Equity refers to addressing disproportionality between and across different groups while anti-racism refers to an active process of identifying and addressing racial prejudice and discrimination. This survey was designed to explore issues related to equity and anti-racism in the health professions regulatory sector in Ontario. Participation is entirely voluntary and anonymous. No personal identifying...

Jul 12

Update: Ontario Moving to Step Three of Roadmap to Reopen on July 16, 2021

On July 9, 2021, the Ontario government announced the province will be moving into Step Three of its Roadmap to Reopen at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 16, 2021. Learn more about Ontario Moving to Step Three of Roadmap to Reopen on July 16. What this means for occupational therapists There is no impact to the existing delivery of health care services. Occupational therapists and other regulated health professionals continue to operate, consistent with current guidelines for regulated health professionals. View the College's Return to Work Guidance for OTsand visit our dedicated COVID-19 page for resources and information. If you...

Jun 25

June 24th Webinar: All Things Privacy - Information for Regulated Health Professionals

Health lawyer and health privacy expert Kate Dewhirst discusses changes to the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), how to prevent and address privacy breaches, the responsibilities of the Health Information Custodian, and answers top privacy questions.

Jun 24

June 24, 2021 Board Meeting Highlights

2020-2021 Leadership Outcomes Outcomes for Year 1 of the 2020-2023 College Leadership Priorities were delivered.View the presentation onlineand learn more about key accomplishments for the College. Committee Competency Framework The Board approved the adoption of the Committee Competency Framework, which will be available later this year. As is the case with the Board, College Committees should be comprised of individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience to discharge their duties effectively. Improving how the College is governed will strengthen our protection of the public and enhance public confidence in the...

Jun 18

June Board Meeting

Our next College Board meeting will be held online on Thursday, June 24, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Board meetings are open to the public. To reserve a virtual spot, please contact, Andjelina Stanier, Executive Assistant at 1.800.890.6570/416.214.1177 ext. 232 or email [email protected]. View the June 24, 2021 Board meeting packageand...

Jun 8

Update: College Commitment to Anti-Racism

In January 2020, the Board updated the College values to reflect our commitment to treating everyone with dignity and respect and supporting equity, diversity and inclusion. We felt it essential that we make clear that any form of discrimination will not be tolerated by the College. We acknowledge the existence of discrimination and systemic racism in our communities and throughout the province and know that we must all work together to do better.As a College, as a profession, as individuals and as society we must all continue to learn how we can better understand and address systemic - and any other form of - racism. We have...

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