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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...

Jun 7

Missing Children of the Kamloops Indian Residential School

The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario extends our deepest condolences to the families and communities affected by the devastating discovery last week of 215 childrenin a mass grave at a residential school in Kamloops. If you need support, you can call the Indian Residential School Survivors Societytoll-free at 1-800-721-0066. If you are feeling distressed or want to talk, the Hope for Wellness Help Linealso offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. Call toll-free at 1-855-242-3310 or visit...

Jun 2

Survey on the Standards for Psychotherapy - Complete by July 5th, 2021

We invite all registrants to participate in this survey about their understanding of the Standards for Psychotherapy. Please complete the survey by July 5th, 2021. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/96TFYZX The purpose of the surveyis to gather intelligence from: occupational therapists who support clients with their mental health and wellness, or those who have a curiosity about the role of occupational therapy and psychotherapy. The results will be used to create or revise current resources, which will enhance safe, competent and ethical practice. The Standards for Psychotherapy were first issued in 2010 and revised August...

May 28

New: Information on Virtual Services

Effective June 1st, 2021, occupational therapists registered in other provinces who are providing virtual services to clients in Ontario can do so based on their existing registration in the province they are located. The rules for in-person services are unchanged in that occupational therapists providing in-person services to a client residing in Ontario, must obtain temporary or general registration in Ontario. What does this mean for occupational therapists outside Ontario providing virtual services to clients in Ontario? The College is taking the position that occupational therapy service delivery occurs in the province...

May 26

Update: Use of Social Media Document

We've updated the College's Use of Social Mediadocument. Occupational therapists using social media in their practice will find that the revised Use of Social Media document promotes professionalism, privacy, confidentiality, and professional boundaries. If you have any questions about this document, contact the Practice Resource Service at...

May 19

Office Closure: Victoria Day

The College will be closed on Monday, May 24th, 2021 for Victoria Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 25th, 2021 at 8:30am. If you need to find information about occupational therapists in Ontario, please visit the public register at Find an Occupational Therapist. Have a safe and happy long...

May 19

COVID-19 Update: Revocation of Directive #2

Effective May 19th, 2021, the Chief Medical Officer Health (CMOH) has revoked Directive #2 for Health Care Providers, approving the resumption of non-urgent and non-emergent surgeries and procedures. All health care providers should continue to follow the guidance issued by the Ministry of Health in the COVID-19 Operational Requirements for Health Sector Restart, as well as all other sector-specific Ministry of Health guidance and other CMOH Directives. What this means for occupational therapists Occupational therapists can continue to deliver their health care services consistent with current guidelines for regulated health...

May 13

Ontario's Stay-at-Home order extended until at least June 2, 2021

On Thursday, May 13, 2021, the Government of Ontario announced the extension of the province's Stay-at-Home order until at least June 2, 2021.

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