Perspectives
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Address Boundary Violations Early to Prevent Problems Later
Strong professional boundaries are essential to safe, effective physiotherapy care – and it’s important to address concerns at the first sign of a boundary violation.
This post explores how early, clear conversations protect you, your patient, and the therapeutic relationship. It also provides sample scripts you can use to reset a boundary when a patient crosses a line.
They also answer questions from the audience.
Liability Insurance Reminder
To practice in Ontario, all physiotherapists must have liability insurance that includes:
- a minimum coverage of $5 million for the annual policy period
- a liability limit of at least $5 million per incident
- no additional terms, conditions or exclusions, other than standard
- no deductible
- tail insurance for a minimum of 10 years (for claims made after you stop practicing)
This requirement protects you and your patients.
Remember, it’s your responsibility to ensure you’re covered. If you’re using your employer’s insurance, make sure it meets the requirements.
Myth vs Fact
Depending on where I provide care, the College may require me to carry extra liability insurance.
Is this a myth or a fact?
Practice Advice Question
When should I perform a reassessment?
Case of the Month: Supervision and Patient Safety
Physiotherapists are accountable for all care provided by people working under their supervision. They are also responsible for ensuring all equipment is safe and properly calibrated.
In a new case of the month we look at a physiotherapy appointment that raised serious concerns – not just because a patient was harmed, but because of what happened after.
Recruitment Call: Join a College Committee
The College is looking for physiotherapists who want to contribute to the profession by participating on a committee and making decisions in the public interest.
We are recruiting for the following committees:
- 1 Committee member for the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee
- 1 Committee member for the Registration Committee
- 1 Committee member for the Quality Assurance Committee
- 3 Committee members for the Ontario Physiotherapists Discipline Tribunal and Fitness to Practise Committee
Committee members are compensated for the time that they spend attending meetings, preparing for meetings, and participating in activities related to their role. The current rate for meeting attendance is $54/hour or $379 for a full day. The current rate for meeting preparation is $52/hour.
Time commitments vary by committee. See the recruitment call for more details.
Applications are due by April 10.
Tune in to the March Board Meeting
The next College Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27.
Board meetings are open to the public and anyone can watch online. The meeting materials, schedule, and livestream links are available on the Board page and at the link below.
Please note a recording of the meeting will not be available afterward.
Welcome New Registrants
The College would like to welcome our newly registered physiotherapists.
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