Board Highlights — June 24 and 25, 2024 - College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
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Board Highlights

Board Highlights — June 24 and 25, 2024

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Highlights from the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario’s Board Meeting on June 24 and 25, 2024

  • The Board approved the adoption of the following Standards, effective August 1, 2024:
    • Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment  
    • Communication  
    • Duty of Care  
    • Risk Management and Safety
  • The Board rescinded the Providing or Refusing Care Standard, effective August 1, 2024. This Standard is being replaced by the Duty of Care Standard. 
  • The Board approved the revised Code of Ethical Conduct for use in Ontario, effective August 1, 2024. The Code has been approved at the national level and supports a consistent framework for ethical conduct across the country.  
  • The Board approved the following draft Standards to be circulated for 60-day consultation:
    • Infection Control
    • Collaborative Care 
    • Conflict of Interest 
    • Dual Practice
  • Registrar and CEO Craig Roxborough presented the College’s first Equity, Diversity and Inclusion reportLink opens in a new window
  • Ontario Physiotherapy Association (OPA) President Courtney Bean and OPA CEO Sarah Hutchison presented to the Board, detailing OPA’s priorities and how the College and OPA can work together. 
  • The Board heard an update from Brandi Park, National Director of Evaluation Services at the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR), on CAPR’s work to modernize credentialling and examination processes. 
  • The Board received an update on the Ontario Clinical Exam (OCE) from Amanda Sandhu, Examinations Manager at the College, and John Wickett, a psychometrician who conducted an independent review of the OCE to assess the health of the exam, review it against industry standards and determine possible areas of improvement. 
  • The Board approved the 2024-2025 committee slate, including the selection of Chairs and Vice-Chairs. See the full committee slate here.Link opens in a new window 
  • The Board approved changes to the Governance Policy for Specialty Designations to align with the proposed new Titles, Credentials, and Specialty Designations Standard. Only those specialties that align with scope of practice as defined for Ontario are recognized. 
  • The Board revised the College’s Signing Officers Policy to address gaps and articulate the responsibilities of staff and the Board more clearly. 
  • The Board amended the In-Camera Minutes Policy to ensure transparent governance practices and develop a clearer process around how to manage in-camera minutes. 
  • The Board participated in education sessions on the College’s current strategic planLink opens in a new window and conflict of interest provisions. 

Questions?

If you have any questions about this information or would like to attend a meeting, please contact Caitlin O’Kelly at cokelly@collegept.org.

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