The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario |
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In this issue…
- Annual Renewal
- COVID-19 and Vaccine Updates
- Reminder: CORECOM Survey and Reporting Health Privacy Breaches
- Webinar: Conversations with the College
- Quality Assurance Q&A
- Practice: Case of the Month
- Practice Q&A
- Governance News: Bylaws, Code of Ethics, Council Elections and Meetings
- Poll: Role of the College
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Now Open: Annual Renewal
Renew or resign online before May 31, 2021
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The end of the registration year is approaching, and it is time to renew for the 2021-2022 year. We appreciate the feedback occupational therapists (OTs) provided during last year’s annual renewal and are pleased to inform you that we are offering installment payments during this year’s renewal period.
Installment Payments
This year, you can pay for renewal in up to 3 installments during the renewal period.
- Start renewal by March 31, 2021 to pay in 3 installments
- Start renewal by April 30, 2021 to pay in 2 installments
OTs who want to pay the renewal fee in full may do so at any time during the renewal period (March 15 – May 31, 2021). Learn more about paying in installments by visiting the College’s website.
All OTs are required to renew or resign online on or before May 31, 2021.
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Taking a Leave or Resigning
If you will not be working or using the title occupational therapist/OT in Ontario after May 31, 2021, you have two options:
- Option 1: Renew to maintain your registration and return to practice in Ontario at any time throughout the year.
- Option 2: Resign your registration
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COVID-19 and Vaccine Updates
Updates and Information
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The College continues to work with Ontario’s Public Health Units to share information regarding vaccination for COVID-19. Please check your local Public Health Unit's website for information about vaccine distribution plans. Find your local public health unit.
To avoid missing important updates from the College, please ensure your email is accurate. Log in to your member profile to update your information.
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March Deadlines
CORECOM Survey and 2020 Health Privacy Breach Report
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CORECOM Survey
Complete the Survey by the March 29, 2021 Deadline
Reminder to occupational therapists: If you have not completed the CORECOM survey yet, please review the draft competencies for occupational therapists in Canada and submit your feedback. Your input will help improve and inform the expected competencies for occupational therapists.
Please complete the survey before it closes on March 29th, 2021.
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Reporting Privacy Breaches
Submit your 2020 Health Privacy Breach Report by March 31, 2021
Reminder to health information custodians: the deadline to submit your 2020 health privacy breaches report is Wednesday, March 31, 2021.
Not sure if you are are a health information custodian? Check this useful resource from the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario's (IPC) office: Frequently Asked Questions - PHIPA
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Conversations with the College
Webinar discussing the two recent practice document revisions
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Thank you to everyone who joined our Practice Team on March 11 for our "Conversations with the College" webinar on the revised documents: Standards for Assessments and Discontinuing Services.
If you were unable to attend or you would like to re-watch the webinar, a recording of the webinar is now available on the College's YouTube channel. |
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Quality Assurance Q&A
Why am I in a 'risk category'?
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Question: I have been practicing for over 25 years and am concerned that this is considered a “risk category” for Quality Assurance selection. Can you please explain this?
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Case of the Month
Changing jobs and responsibly transferring clients
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Ally is an occupational therapist and clinic manager who oversees a small interdisciplinary team of health providers. Henny is an occupational therapist on the team and she will be leaving for another job in two weeks. Henny and Ally meet to talk about a plan for the clients on Henny's caseload.
What responsibilities does Henny have as she leaves her current role?
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Practice Q&A
Documenting non-client sessions
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Question: I work in a mental health setting. Once a month we offer education sessions just for family members of the patients currently attending the program. Do we have to keep a record of these sessions?
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Governance News
Bylaws, Code of Ethics, College Council Election Results
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Amended College Bylaws
Amended College bylaws reflect new terminology and approved changes to the Council and Committee eligibility criteria.
The amended College bylaws are available on our website in French and English come into effect on April 1, 2021.
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Updated Code of Ethics
The College's Code of Ethics now includes a revised appendix that links to relevant legislative and College resources.
The updated Code of Ethics with this new appendix is available on our website in French and English. |
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2021 College Council Election Results in Districts 3, 5 & 6
College Council elections for Districts 3 and 5 closed on March 4, 2021. Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s elections.
This year, our successfully re-elected and acclaimed Council members are: Teri Shackleton (re-elected in District 3), Heather McFarlane (re-elected in District 5), Stephanie Schurr (acclaimed in District 6).
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Upcoming Council Meeting: Thursday, March 25, 2021
Our next College Council meeting will be held online on Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Council meetings are open to the public.
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Poll: Role of the College |
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Do you know who defines the role of the College and its mandate?
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Council/Board of Directors. I think they decide at their meetings.
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Registrants. The College is about occupational therapy so OTs must decide.
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Government. They wrote the laws and established the College.
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Now that you ask, I'm not sure!
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Last month we asked you: Did you know the Substitute Decision-Maker Hierarchy is in the Appendix of the Standards for Consent?
45% of respondents selected "Yes, I have it bookmarked for quick reference when I need it!"
33% of respondents selected "No, but I will take a look now that you mention it."
22% of respondents selected "I check elsewhere. Thanks for letting me know about College resources."
Thank you to everyone who participated in our poll!
(Check these resources for more about the Substitute Decision-Maker Hierarchy.)
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Any changes to your profile information in the last 30 days? Make sure you update your profile. |
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DO NOT UNSUBSCRIBE IF YOU ARE A REGISTRANT OF THE COLLEGE.
If registrants unsubscribe, they will be contacted to re-subscribe. The College communicates to occupational therapists by email regarding changes to standards, mandatory registration requirements, public consultations and more. We strive to keep communication relevant and to a minimum.
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