As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we are mindful of the ongoing challenges you face. That’s why we are introducing a new Quality Assurance (QA) Program that focuses on self-assessment activities to support your ongoing professional development. Even in uncertain times, it is critical that you continue to keep your knowledge, skill and judgment up-to-date.

QA is an ongoing process that is fundamental to safe, quality care. Our goal is to offer a QA program that enables continuous learning. Here’s what’s changing in 2021 ... 

Recent changes to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) may affect your practice. On March 17, 2021, the federal government passed Bill C-7 to amend the Criminal Code to expand eligibility for MAID. The key changes of the bill are to the eligibility criteria, witness requirements, safeguards, advanced consent, and monitoring and reporting requirements.