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Past Council Highlights
Please click on a meeting date to view a summary of key decisions taken by Council at the meeting.
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| 2008: | December 8, 2008October 3, 2008July 10 - 11, 2008April 11, 2008
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| 2007: | December 3 - 4, 2007October 1, 2007July 13, 2007April 27, 2007February 23, 2007
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| 2006: | December 4 - 5, 2006July 14, 2006April 28, 2006February 24, 2006
| December 8, 2008 |
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Council Highlights - A summary of key decisions taken by Council at its meeting on December 8, 2008 and an outline of the significant information circulated at the meeting. (Note . . . by-laws which have not been approved are not summarized in these highlights until they have been approved by Council): The Strategic Map 2008-2010 The CMRTO Strategy Map – A Working Path to Implementing Our Strategy For the Three Years Ending December 2010 was approved by Council. Budget Approved Council approved the 2009 budget for the College and approved the 2010 budget in principle. Reports from Statutory Committees Received by Council Council received reports from the Executive Committee, Complaints Committee, Discipline Committee, Fitness to Practise Committee, Patient Relations Committee and the Quality Assurance Committee. Multi-Source Feedback Practice Assessment – Random Selection for 2009 Council passed a resolution that, with respect to 2009, 3% of the members from each specialty would be randomly selected to undergo a practice assessment by means of a multisource feedback system and that members who were selected but do not participate in the practice assessment, would be required to submit their self-assessment profiles, continuous learning portfolios and related quality assurance records for January 1 – December 31, 2009. Registrar’s Report L. Gough reported to Council on the achievements of the College in 2008, based on the direction set out by Council in the strategy map for 2008. HPRAC Consultation – Non-Physician Drug Project Linda Gough provided Council with an update on this project including the November 12, 2008 submission to HPRAC by the College entitled Response to the Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Council’s (HPRAC's) Review of Non-Physician Prescribing and Administration of Drugs under the Regulated Health Professions Act. The full submission can be found in the What’s New section of the CMRTO website. Bill 97 – Increasing Access to Qualified Health Professionals for Ontarians Act, 2008 An update was provided to Council members on this legislation and an Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care News release dated November 18, 2008 respecting ‘Foreign-Trained Health Care Providers Help Increase Access to Care’. Next Council Meeting The next Council meeting will take place via teleconference on January 12, 2009. | | | 
| October 3, 2008 |
Council Highlights A summary of key decisions taken by Council at each of its meetings. The highlights here capture some of the main elements of the Council meeting held on October 3, 2008. (Note . . . by-laws which have not been approved are not summarized in these highlights until they have been approved by Council.) Reports from Statutory Committees Received by Council Council received reports from the Executive Committee, Complaints Committee, the Discipline Committee, the Fitness to Practise Committee and the Quality Assurance Committee. Queen’s University / Eastern Ontario School of X-ray Technology Collaborative Program: Bachelor of Science (General) in Life Sciences / Diploma in X-ray Technology Council determined that the Queen’s University / Eastern Ontario School of X-ray Technology Collaborative Program: Bachelor of Science (General) in Life Sciences / Diploma in X-ray Technology is an approved educational program in radiography for the purposes of registration with the College. Proposed Amendments to Quality Assurance Regulation After reviewing comments received regarding the proposed regulation, Council approved the proposed Quality Assurance Regulation in the form circulated to members of the College and other stakeholders under cover of a letter dated July 18, 2008 from the President. Proposed Amendments to Professional Misconduct Regulation After reviewing comments received regarding the proposed regulation, Council approved the proposed Professional Misconduct Regulation in the form circulated to members of the College and other stakeholders under cover of a letter dated July 18, 2008 from the President. By-law Respecting the Register and Member Information After review and discussion, Council approved, for circulation to the members of the College, Proposed By-law No. 36 relating to the register and information to be provided by members. HPRAC Scope of Practice Review for MRTs Council reviewed submissions to the Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Council (HPRAC) respecting the scope of practice review for medical radiation technology. L. Gough provided members with a verbal update on the Scope of Practice Review. MOHLTC Strategy to Improve Safety in CT and MRI A letter from MOHLTC was circulated to Council requesting the CMRTO to work collaboratively with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario to develop guidelines, policies and best practices for the use of CT and MRI where applicable to each profession. Council directed the Registrar to respond to the letter advising the MOHLTC that the CMRTO would be pleased to do so. Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 Council reviewed a Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy – Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 dated August 28, 2008 made by the College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario. Office of the Fairness Commissioner An overview was provided to Council on portions of Ontario’s Regulated Professions: Report on the 2007 Study of Registration Practices and a Study of Registration Practices of the College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario, 2007. HPRAC Non-Physician Drug Project HPRAC document titled ‘Review of Non-Physician Prescribing and Administration of Drugs Under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 – Applicant’s Questionnaire, October 2008 was circulated to Council. L .Gough advised that Council would be kept apprised of developments with respect to this initiative. Next Council Meeting The next Council meeting will take place on Monday, December 8, 2008. | | |
| July 10 and 11, 2008 |
Council Highlights A summary of key decisions taken by Council at each of its meetings. The highlights here capture some of the main elements of the Council meeting held on July 10 & 11, 2008. (Note . . . by-laws which have not been approved are not summarized in these highlights until they have been approved by Council.) Council Elections and Appointments Council received the results of the recent elections in Districts 3 and 6 for 2008. Claudina Di Zio Longo (District #3) joins Council while Tammy Urso (District #6) was re-elected. The Council Nominating Committee presented a report on its recommendations for statutory committee membership. After a review of the procedures for electing a president and vice president, David Price was re-elected Council president and Tammy Urso re-elected as vice president. Council appointed the members of the statutory committees and non-statutory committees for a one-year term. (Information about the composition of the statutory committees can be found elsewhere on the College’s website.) 2009 Council Election Date The date for the next election for Council was set as May 1, 2009, for electoral districts 2 and 5. Reports from Statutory Committees Received by Council Council received reports from the Complaints Committee, the Quality Assurance Committee, and the Registration Committee. HPRAC Scope of Practice Review for MRTs Council reviewed certain portions of the CMRTO response to the HPRAC Interprofessional Collaboration Consultation and the joint submission of the CMRTO and OAMRT regarding HPRAC’s Scope of Practice Review for medical radiation technology. Council members commended all parties involved, in particular, the Registrar for the excellent and timely work accomplished under very challenging and complex circumstances with respect to the preparation of the two submissions to HPRAC. CMA Conjoint Accreditation Services Margaret Dukes, Associate Director, Accreditation, Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Conjoint Accreditation Services provided a presentation to Council titled ‘Accreditation of Medical Radiation Technology Programs in Ontario’. The mission of CMA accreditation is to: · Maintain national standards for educational programs · Ensure that programs educate competent practitioners · Contribute to safe and effective patient care The CMA Conjoint Accreditation is the basis for the College Council’s approval of educational programs for MRTs. Proposed Amendments to QA Regulation and Professional Misconduct Regulation After a presentation and discussion on the proposed amendments to the quality assurance and professional misconduct regulations, Council approved the proposed regulations for circulation to the members of the College and other stakeholders. Bill 97 Bill 97 – An Act to increase access to qualified health professions for all Ontarians by amending the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 – received 1st reading in the Legislature on June 16, 2008. The Council will be kept informed regarding developments respecting Bill 97. Next Council Meeting The next Council meeting will take place on Friday, October 3, 2008. | | |
| April 11, 2008 |
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Council Highlights - A summary of key decisions taken by Council at each of its meetings. The highlights here capture some of the main elements of the Council meeting held on April 11, 2008. (Note . . . by-laws which have not been approved are not summarized in these highlights until they have been approved by Council.) Reports from Statutory Committees Received by Council Council received reports from the Executive Committee, the Complaints Committee, the Quality Assurance Committee, and the Registration Committee. 2007 Financial Audit Council received and approved the College’s financial statements and auditor’s report (KPMG LLP) for the year ending December 31, 2007. KPMG LLP was also re-appointed as the College’s auditor for the current fiscal year. By-law No. 35 Enacted After circulation to College members and consideration of comments received, Council enacted By-law No. 35. This by-law amends another College by-law (By-law No. 28) and permits the College to collect additional information from members about themselves and their practice. Council has determined, as part of its strategic plan, to participate in the Canadian Institute for Health Information’s (CIHI) project to establish a health human resource database for medical radiation technologists in Canada. This project will also assist the College in meeting its obligations under section 36.1 of the Regulated Health Professions Act to provide the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care with health human resource information about medical radiation technologists in Ontario. HPRAC Consultation Documents Council reviewed documents of the Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Council (HPRAC) on Inter-professional Collaboration (IPC) among Health Colleges and Professions. All health regulatory colleges have been asked by HPRAC to respond to the consultation questions by May 31, 2008. A project plan was presented to Council with timelines and steps the College will take in developing its submission to HPRAC. Council directed that a working group be formed to identify issues and provide comments as the basis for the CMRTO’s response on IPC. The working group will include members of the Executive and Patient Relations Committees as well as any interested Council and statutory committee members. HPRAC has also requested the College to review the scope of practice of medical radiation technology in collaboration with the Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Technologists. The submission for this review is due on June 30, 2008. Council directed that the same working group will continue to provide advice and act as a resource for the College’s submission regarding the scope of practice review. Labour Mobility under the Agreement on Internal Trade Material was circulated regarding a consortium comprising key representatives from provincial associations and regulatory colleges for MRTs across Canada. The Registrar of CMRTO, Linda Gough, is chairing this consortium which will be updating the existing Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for Labour Mobility for MRTs across the provinces in the specialties of nuclear medicine, radiation therapy and radiography. The consortium also will consider the development of a new MRA for MRI in those provinces where it is regulated. It is intended that this initiative be completed by April, 2009. Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology/McMaster University, Medical Radiation Sciences Program, Radiation Therapy Specialization and Radiography Specialization Council determined that the Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology/McMaster University, Medical Radiation Sciences Program, Radiation Therapy Specialization and Radiography Specialization are approved educational programs in radiation therapy and radiography for the purposes of registration with the College. Microsoft Customer Relationship Management (MS CRM) Project Update The new MS CRM system was implemented internally on March 3, 2008. The next phase, which is the implementation of the online component, is planned for summer 2008. Ontario Pilot – Provincial Nominee Program Background information was provided to Council about Ontario’s Pilot Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The PNP program allows employers to attract skilled immigrants to meet their labour needs. Following an approval process, the provincial government will nominate the candidate and their family for fast-tracked permanent residency and support them in obtaining an interim work permit. Allied Health Professional Development Fund (AHPDF) The Allied Health Professional Development Fund (AHPDF) is an initiative of HealthForceOntario which provides financial support for professional development to members of nine regulated health professions including medical radiation technology. The purpose of the fund is to develop skills and enhance knowledge and leadership capacity among allied health professionals. Through this fund MRTs are able to apply for up to $1500 for professional development courses and programs they have attended. Council was provided with information on the funding provided through the AHPDF to allied health professions for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2008. An announcement was also circulated which indicated that the AHPDF will continue for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009. The AHPDF will also be providing access to an electronic library for full text journal articles for allied health professionals. Information regarding this will be available through the AHPDF website in the next few weeks. Next Council Meeting The next Council meeting will take place on Thursday and Friday, July 10 & 11, 2008. | | |
| December 3 and 4, 2007 |
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Council Highlights - A summary of key decisions taken by Council at its meeting on December 3 and 4, 2007 and an outline of the significant information circulated at the meeting. (Note . . . by-laws which have not been approved are not summarized in these highlights until they have been approved by Council): The Strategic Map 2008-2010 The strategic map for 2008 was approved by Council. The strategic map for 2009-2010 was approved in principle. Budget Approved Council approved the 2008 budget for the College and approved in principle the 2009 and 2010 budgets. Microsoft Customer Relationship Management Project (MS CRM) A report on the MS CRM project was presented to Council. The new system will go live internally in January 2008 after extensive development and testing. It is expected that on-line renewal of registration and the option of credit card payment of College fees for members will be available in early summer 2008. Quality Assurance Committee Report to Council Council approved a new policy in connection with the College’s QA program to replace two existing policies. Health Human Resource Planning Council approved, for circulation to members, a proposed by-law to permit the College to collect additional information from members about themselves and their practice. In addition, the College Council approved the following additional object of the College, under paragraph 8 of subsection 3(1) of the Health Professions Procedural Code, as being desirable for the delivery of human health care: “to engage in and facilitate, with other stakeholders, activities, such as the collection and analysis of data, for the purpose of human resources planning and demographic, research and other studies”. These steps are being taken in conjunction with the College’s participation in the Health Human Resources Database project of the Canadian Institute for Health Information to establish a health human resource database for medical radiation technologists in Canada. Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Council (HPRAC) Patient Relations Program Review HPRAC is currently reviewing the patient relations programs of health regulatory colleges. The College staff met with HPRAC in October and submitted a report for 2007 on the performance of the College’s patient relations program. Fair Access to Regulated Professions Act The Office of the Fairness Commissioner (OFC) is an independent agency set up to ensure that regulatory bodies have registration practices that are transparent, objective, impartial and fair. The College had an introductory meeting with the OFC in October and a study meeting in November to report on the College’s registration practices. HPRAC Interprofessional Collaboration On June 28, 2007, the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care asked HPRAC to recommend mechanisms to facilitate and support interprofessional collaboration among health colleges. The CMRTO is participating in the discussion and consultative process. Two Council members and the Registrar attended a HPRAC working session on interprofessional collaboration on October 18, 2007. Pandemic Planning The College has developed a business continuity plan for emergency preparedness in the event of a pandemic or other emergency. Updates will be shared with Council as the business continuity plan is implemented. Allied Health Professional Development Fund (AHPDF) The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has confirmed that the AHPDF will be available for medical radiation technologists for a second year. The College sent notification to all its members on behalf of the MOHLTC in November 2007. Physician Assistant Initiative Information was provided to Council on the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care physician assistant initiative. There are currently four pilot demonstrations under the project. Physician assistants will work under the supervision of a physician. Next Council Meeting The next Council meeting will take place on April 11, 2008. | | |
| October 1, 2007 |
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The agenda involved a discussion of personnel matters and related financial matters. The Council decided that the meeting would be closed to the public in accordance with the Health Professions Procedural Code. Next Council Meeting The next Council meeting will take place on December 3 and 4, 2007 | | |
| July 13, 2007 |
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Council Highlights - A summary of key decisions taken by Council at its meeting on July 13, 2007 and an outline of the significant information circulated at the meeting. (Note . . . by-laws which have not been approved are not summarized in these highlights until they have been approved by Council): Council Elections and Appointments Council received the results of the recent elections in Districts 1, 4, 7 and 8 for 2007. Mary Ann Ginty (District #1) and Bronwen Baylis (District #4) join Council while Janet K. Scherer (District #7) and Caron Murray (District #8) were re-elected. The Council Nominating Committee presented a report on its recommendations for statutory committee membership. After a review of the procedures for electing a president and vice president, David Price was re-elected Council president and Tammy Urso re-elected as vice president. Council appointed the members to the statutory committees and non-statutory committees for a one-year term. (Information about the composition of the statutory committees can be found elsewhere on the College’s website.) 2008 Council Election Date The date for the next elections for Council was set as May 2, 2008, for electoral districts 3 and 6. Reports from Statutory Committees Received by Council Council received reports from the Executive Committee, the Complaints Committee, the Discipline Committee, the Quality Assurance Committee (which included an update on implementation of the multi-source feedback assessment system), and the Registration Committee. Annual Fee Council approved maintaining annual fees at their current level at this time. MOHLTC Information on Bill 171 Circulated A letter and fact sheet about the Health System Improvements Act, 2007, which received Royal Assent on June 4, 2007, was circulated to Council. Schedule M of the Act amends the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA) and the Health Professions Procedural Code (Code) to create a more efficient complaints and mandatory reporting process. Most of the provisions of Schedule M are expected to come into effect in June 2009. HPRAC on Patient Relations Program The College Registrar received a letter from Barbara Sullivan thanking the College for its participation in the Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Council’s (HPRAC’s) workshop on patient relations programs. Council reviewed a copy of the letter. Council also received two draft documents from HPRAC entitled ‘Patient Relations Overview Statement’ and ‘The Common Elements of a Patient Relations Program’ which will be the basis for consultation between HPRAC and the health regulatory colleges. CMRTO Approved Educational Programs Council passed amendments to its policies which approve the programs offered at “The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences/University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine Joint Degree/Diploma Program in Medical Radiation Sciences - Radiological Technology, Nuclear Medicine Technology and Radiation Therapy Technology”, in order to reflect a change in the name of these programs. Minister’s Referral to Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Council (HPRAC) Council reviewed a letter from G. Smitherman, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, dated June 28, 2007 to B. Sullivan, Chair, HPRAC asking HPRAC for advice and recommendations on a number of issues related to the regulation of health professions. Council noted that there are two referrals in particular that are of particular interest to the College: 1. regarding mechanisms to facilitate and support interprofessional collaboration between health colleges beginning with the development of standards of practice and professional practice guidelines where regulated health professions share the same or similar controlled acts, and 2. regarding a previous HPRAC report and requesting recommendations on the currency of, and any additions to, advice provided by HPRAC in relation to the regulation of diagnostic sonographers. Next Council Meeting The next Council meeting will take place on December 3 and 4, 2007 | | |
| April 27, 2007 |
Council Highlights - A summary of key decisions taken by Council at its meeting on April 27, 2007 (note . . . by-laws which have not been approved are not summarized in these highlights until they have been approved by Council): Approval of Financial Statements Council approved the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2006 and the auditor’s report. Appointment of Auditors The chartered accountants firm of KPMG LLP was appointed auditors of the College until the next annual meeting of the Council. Update on Bill 171 – Health System Improvements Act, 2006 Council was advised that the College’s request to appear before the Ontario government’s Standing Committee on Social Policy with respect to Bill 171 was not granted. The Clerk of the committee was provided with the College’s written submission on April 18, 2007. The College supported the government’s initiative to create a more efficient complaints and reports process, to improve public access to information, to improve public protection and to support the government’s HealthForceOntario human resources strategy. The legislation will have significant impact on the College’s operations. Council and members will be kept informed about the progress of the legislation and its impact. Joint Michener/Laurentian Radiation Therapy Technology Program Council passed a policy which approves the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences/Laurentian University - Radiation Therapy Technology Program as an approved educational program in radiation therapy for the purposes of registration with the College. Fair Access to Regulated Professions Act, 2006 Council reviewed a letter from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care about the Fair Access to Regulated Professions Act, 2006 which was proclaimed into force on March 1, 2007. The letter reminded that “these amendments place additional statutory responsibilities on colleges such as the duty to provide registration practices that are transparent, objective, impartial and fair, an obligation to provide information on the college's registration process to applicants, and the requirement to undertake audits of registration practices and provide reports for the Fairness Commissioner." Quality Assurance MSF Program Council reviewed the Quality Assurance Practice Assessment Workbook Part II for Medical Radiation Technology which will be sent to all CMRTO members in May 2007. Next Council Meeting The next Council meeting will take place on Friday, July 13, 2007. Postscript: Third reading of Bill 171 was carried by the legislature on May 31, 2007 and received Royal Assent on June 4, 2007. | | |
| February 23, 2007 |
Council Highlights - A summary of key decisions taken by Council at its meeting on February 23, 2007 (note . . . by-laws which have not been approved are not summarized in these highlights until they have been approved by Council): IT Upgrade/Replacement Project The timetable and budget for the information technology upgrade project was approved by Council. Scheduled to begin in March 2007, the project involves upgrading the College’s current CRM (customer relationship management) database for its register. The upgrade will be undertaken in conjunction with a supplier of the College’s current system called Burntsand Inc.. When completed, the upgrade will provide the College with a new customized register on a Microsoft platform, including full integration with office software and online member services. Submission to Standing Committee re Bill 171 – Health System Improvements Act, 2006 College staff and legal counsel were instructed by Council to prepare a submission for the provincial government Standing Committee reviewing Bill 171: Health System Improvements Act, 2006. There are a number of areas of the bill on which the College intends to comment. Bill 171, Health System Improvements Act, 2006, can be accessed on the provincial government website at http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/bills/bills_detail.do?locale=en&BillID=519. Monitoring Bill 142 -Transparency in Public Matters Act, 2006 The College has expressed concerns in the past about this private member’s bill because its provisions conflict with the confidentiality provision of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. Although the College has received reassurances that the regulatory colleges will not be included in the Act, Council has asked College staff and legal counsel to continue to monitor the bill’s progress. New Kilometrage Rate for Members of Council and Committees Council approved an increase of $0.06 per kilometre for Council and Committee members using their personal vehicles for College business. This increase brings the kilometrage rate in line with that recommended by the Health Boards Secretariat for public members. Approval of CAMRT Competency Profiles One of the responsibilities of the College is to approve medical radiation technology education programs that meet the entry to practice requirements of the profession. The College achieves this objective through an agreement with the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) under which the CMA provides accreditation services to accredit medical radiation technology programs. Because the accreditation process is national, the profession needs a national competency profile against which the education programs can be assessed. This competency profile is set by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). The CAMRT recently redrafted the competency profiles for the four medical radiation technology specialties. After thorough consultation and review, and a detailed comparison of the CAMRT competency profiles with the College’s own essential competencies, Council approved acceptance of the CAMRT’s competency profiles for the four medical radiation technology specialties as the national entry-level competencies for the purposes of the accreditation process. Special Council Meeting to Review Governance Model Council will hold an additional meeting in 2007 to review the implementation of changes to Council policies and its governance model as identified in the 2007 strategic map. | | |
| December 4 and 5, 2006 |
Council Highlights - A summary of key decisions taken by Council at its meeting on December 4 and 5, 2006 (note . . . by-laws which have not been approved are not summarized in these highlights until they have been approved by Council): Three-year Strategic Map After presentations by Sharon Saberton and Linda Gough, Council approved the College’s strategic map for 2007 and approved in principle the strategic map for the College for the years 2008-2009. The vision behind this strategic map is of the College as a “high quality and professionally managed college”. Approval of Budget Council approved the 2007 budget for the College and approved in principle the 2008 and 2009 budget. Members Online Survey Council heard a presentation of the complete results of the survey of CMRTO members on their opinions about current and future online services. Topline results of this survey are provided in the winter 2007 edition of Insights which can be viewed at www.cmrto.org. Information Technology Audit The College is continuing to explore options to upgrade its current member management software to ensure it is well positioned for new online fee payment options. College Investment Portfolio A representative from CIBC Wood Gundy attended the Council meeting to report on performance and options with respect to the College’s investment portfolio. The College’s investment policies are reviewed annually by the Finance and Property Committee as part of its responsibilities set out in its terms of reference. Amendment to Quality Assurance Regulation Approved by Council The College had circulated to members and stakeholders a proposed regulation, which amends the Quality Assurance regulation made under the Medical Radiation Technology Act, 1991. Council considered the comments received by the College and approved the proposed regulation. The proposed regulation deals with practice assessments, including assessments by a multi-source feedback system. It will be provided to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for review. As part of the discussion about the multi-source feedback system, it was decided that the College’s QA Committee would further consider ways to strengthen the confidentiality and privacy protections of the MSF system. Multi-Source Feedback System for Quality Assurance (MSF System) Council received a report from the Registrar and Deputy Registrar regarding the consultation in the fall of 2006 with CMRTO members on the recommendations of the College’s QA Committee for the implementation of the MSF system for quality assurance. Bill 124 – Fair Access to Regulated Professions Act, 2006 Discussion took place about the presentation made by the College’s Registrar and legal counsel in the fall to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills outlining the College’s concerns respecting Bill 124, 2006 – Fair Access to Regulated Professions Act, 2006. Project on Controlled Acts and Authorizing Mechanisms Council received a report on a project of the Federation of Health Regulatory Colleges of Ontario regarding Controlled Acts and Authorizing Mechanisms. The Registrar is one of the project managers for the project. It has produced a document entitled “An Interprofessional Guide on the Use of Orders, Directives and Delegation for Regulated Health Professionals in Ontario”. | | |
| July 14, 2006 |
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Council Highlights - A summary of key decisions taken by Council at its meeting on July 14 (note . . . by-laws which have not been approved are not summarized in these highlights until they have been approved by Council): Election of President and Vice President David Price was elected by acclamation as president of the College. Tammy Urso was elected vice president by acclamation. Their terms of office continue until the first meeting of Council after the next election in 2007. Appointments to the College’s Executive and Other Statutory Committees Council approved a variety of appointments to the College’s Executive Committee and other statutory committees. The complete list of statutory committee members is available at http://www.cmrto.org/about/members.asp. Election Date for 2007 The next election for Council members for Electoral Districts 1, 4, 7 and 8 will take place on Friday, May 4, 2007. Financial Reports Council received and reviewed a variety of financial statements, including the CIBC Wood Gundy Statement of Investment Accounts for the two preceding months, and the Statement of Revenues and Expenses, Balance Sheet and Variance Report for the month ending May 31, 2006. HealthForceOntario Strategy Updates on the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s HealthForceOntario Strategy and New Health Care Professional Roles were provided for information purposes. Pandemic Planning Council received copies of two Ontario government publications, one called Planning Activity Considerations for Ontario’s Health Regulatory Colleges – Health Human Resources Planning for an Influenza Pandemic: Ontario Health Pandemic Influenza Plan, and one called What You Should Know About a Flu Pandemic. Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Council (HPRAC) A variety of materials and presentations were provided to Council concerning HPRAC’s report to the Ontario Minister of Health and Long-Term Care called Regulation of Health Professions in Ontario: New Directions. The College’s Registrar and legal counsel summarized this information as well as the substance of the College’s submission to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care in response to HPRAC’s report. (Changes to the Regulated Health Professions Act are expected to be introduced in the fall of 2006.) Amendment to Regulation The College will be circulating a proposed amendment to Ontario Regulation 545/94about quality assurance to College members and stakeholders for comment. The proposed amendment relates to practice assessments, including assessment by a multi-source feedback system. This system provides a means to assess how people in the profession actually perform in practice. Controlled Acts and Authorizing Mechanisms Project Information about this project is available in recent issues of Insights (http://www.cmrto.org/resource/publications.asp#insights ). Council asked the Registrar to arrange a stakeholder “summit” to discuss the project which is under the auspices of the Federation of Health Regulatory Colleges of Ontario. Bill 124, Fair Access to Regulated Professions Act, 2006 Discussion took place at Council about the provincial government’s new legislation intended to “break down barriers so that more internationally trained professionals can work in their field”. The legislation was introduced just prior to the July Council meeting and received first reading. | | |
| April 28, 2006 |
Council Highlights - A summary of key decisions taken by Council at its meeting on April 28, 2006. 2005 Financial Audit Council received and approved the College’s financial statements and auditor’s report (KPMG LLP) for the year ending December 31, 2005. KPMG LLP was also re-appointed as the College’s auditor for the current fiscal year. Annual Fee Council approved maintaining annual fees at their current level at this time. College Strategic Map The College’s activities for the three years ending December 31, 2008 are being guided by a strategic map developed by Council with the assistance of College Registrar Sharon Saberton and Deputy Registrar Linda Gough. During this Council meeting, Saberton and Gough reviewed specific initiatives planned for the year as outlined in the map. By-Law No.33 Enacted After circulation to College members, and consideration of all comments received, Council approved the enactment of By-law No. 33. This by-law amends another College by-law (By-law No. 28) and provides the information with respect to health profession corporations that will be contained in the College’s register and which information with respect to health profession corporations will be available to the public. It was noted, however, that By-law No. 33 does not change the provisions relating to members’ home addresses and home telephone numbers which are not public information.
Controlled Acts & Authorizing Mechanisms Project A further update was provided on this project which is looking at ways of reconciling how authorizing mechanisms are used. As regulated health professionals under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), MRTs must work with different types of what can be called ‘authorizing mechanisms’. Authorizing mechanisms are tools developed to authorize and enable performance of procedures, treatments or interventions where authorizations are required by law, regulation or practice convention. Authorizing mechanisms include orders (direct orders and/or directives) and delegation. Federation Public Awareness Initiative Council approved the continuation of its support to the Federation of Health Regulatory Colleges of Ontario’s education initiative to increase public awareness of health regulatory colleges and the role they play in maintaining practice standards and protecting the public. | | |
| February 24, 2006 |
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Council Highlights - A summary of key decisions taken by Council at its meeting on February 24, 2006
New Communications Strategy
Council approved a new communications strategy to guide the College over the next two years. Highlights of the strategy include a renewed focus on web-based communications, shorter and more active articles in Insights, enhanced dialogue opportunities between the College and members, increased communications with the public, and a greater profile for Council and the new Registrar-designate.
CIHI Health Resources Database Development Project
A representative from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) attended the meeting to update Council on CIHI’s Health Human Resources Database Development Project. Over five years, CIHI aims to develop national supply-based databases and reporting systems for five regulated health professions, including medical radiation technologists. The databases will eventually help in monitoring, planning and policy research at all government levels.
Ontario Health Pandemic Influenza Plan
Council was provided with a short memo summarizing some of the challenges being addressed by health regulatory colleges and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care with respect to pandemic planning. One of the key challenges being addressed is the process for communication between the Ministry’s executive emergency management committee, the colleges and their members. The Federation of Health Regulatory Colleges of Ontario and the Ministry continue to work together to find effective strategies for ensuring timely and smooth communication flows between the Ministry, the colleges and health care professionals throughout Ontario in the event of a pandemic.
Controlled Acts and Authorizing Mechanisms Project
A project team set up by the Federation of Health Regulatory Colleges of Ontario is looking at ways of reconciling different interpretations and different ways of applying various statutes that govern how authorizing mechanisms are used. The team, which includes Registrar Sharon Saberton, is trying to address ways to deal with the confusion and to help health care professionals better understand how to implement medical directives and delegation. So far the team has established shared meanings and guiding principles which will serve as the foundation for the project.
CAMRT Degree Initiative
While the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) continues to advocate for a degree as the entry-level requirement for medical radiation technologists in , it has informed the College that it has removed the deadline of 2010. This means that the CAMRT will continue to allow on-going access to the national certification exam to all graduates of CMA accredited MRT programs (degree and diploma).
New Member of the Discipline Committee
Valerie Kelly has been appointed to the College’s Discipline Committee to replace Margaret Douthart who has resigned as a member of the Discipline Committee.
Reorganization at MOHLTC
The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is embarking on a two-year re-organization. The changes will see the Ministry divided into four new divisions: Health System Information Management, Health System Strategy, Health System Investment and Funding, and Health System Accountability and Performance. According to a memo circulated at the Council meeting, the Ministry’s new self-defined role will be to focus on “stewardship, on planning, and on guiding resources to bring value to the health system.” The implications of this reorganization for health care professionals delivering service to patients around Ontario remain to be seen. | | | |
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