55 Assessing Performance in Pathways Project
We provide an update on a project to evaluate our
different pathways to registration. The intention of
this project is to ensure that our alternative routes are
meeting their intended purpose.
56 Sharing More Information
Bill 21 – the Safeguarding Health Care Integrity Act, 2014 –
reflects some of the legislative requests that the College
has asked for in order to better ensure patient safety.
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Fentanyl Overdoses on the Rise
entanyl patches have become implicated in the rising
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number of accidental overdoses in Ontario, leading
police to develop a program that could make it more
difficult for patients to sell or abuse their patches.
59 Methadone Prescribers’ Conference
early 300 physicians who prescribe methadone atN
tended a College-organized day-long conference to
discuss best practices in their area of practice.
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Practice Partner
61 Doc Talk
What happens in a doctor’s office plays a big role in
determining whether the patient’s level of engagement
grows, or is diminished.
For Your Information
64 Practice Points
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New College Leadership
Dr. Carol Leet, a Brampton pediatrician, becomes the
College’s new President. Dr. Joel Kirsh, a pediatric cardiac
electrophysiologist at the Hospital for Sick Children, assumes the role of Vice-President.
29 Council Election Results
Five physicians were returned to the Council table, with
one new physician pulling up a chair.
70 Suspension of Physicians
Thirty-one physicians had their certificate of registration
suspended for failure to complete the College’s 2014 annual renewal requirements.
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Occasionally, the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports
Committee will learn of lapses in basic infectioncontrol practices associated with the use of syringes,
needles, multiple-dose vials and single-use vials. In
this issue, we describe the practices that must be adhered to when preparing and administering injectable
medications.
66 Office Consult
Our Physician Advisory Services will frequently receive
inquiries pertaining to proper vaccine storages. We
describe the requirements that should be met to ensure
that vaccines given to patients are fully effective.
67 Patient Safety
Recent findings by the Institute for Safe Medication
Practices Canada are challenging hospitals to improve
their medication discharge processes.
69 Assessor Close-Up
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