To help the public understand how well colleges are doing their job and to help continually improve accountability, transparency and oversight, all colleges report to the Ontario Ministry of Health using the College Performance Measurement Framework (CPMF) reporting tool.

The 2023 report is the fourth iteration, and we're happy to say there have been significant improvements since 2022.

• Now only two measures out of 50 are not fully met. In 2022, we had 22 measures that required improvement.
• All eight benchmarked evidence measures (those of highest importance) are now fully met.
• Two ongoing areas for improvement are around processes for managing conflicts of interest and making sure policies, guidelines and standards promote equity, diversity and inclusion.
• We have actionable items planned for 2024 to continue to make progress in both of these areas.
  
  

Visit the Competency Framework page of the College website to review and download the complete report.

Competency Framework

Boundaries are physical and emotional limits of the therapeutic relationship between the patient and the physiotherapist. It's important to establish and maintain clear professional boundaries at all times.  

Advice from the Practice Advisors when it comes to boundaries: 

Stop: Assuming that patients already know what's going to happen in a physiotherapy session. 

Start: Making sure patients understand what you are proposing to do, the reasons why, any risks and benefits to treatment, and any alternatives that can be considered. It's so important to talk to your patients, rather than making assumptions. The Patient Centred Communication E-Learning Module provides some great tips for establishing strong communication skills. 

Remember, a patient must consent to any clinical touch before starting an assessment or treatment. Check in often to make sure the patient is still comfortable.

Be sure to review the Boundaries and Sexual Abuse Standard on the College website, and call the Practice Advisors at 1-800-583-5885 ext. 241 if you have any questions.

Read the Standard