Legislative Reform
WATCH FOR UPCOMING CONSULTATIONS
concerns with transparency, the need for
a mandatory quality assurance program
and to improve efficiencies in the College’s
investigation process. Legislative reform is one
of the College’s current strategic objectives.
The College’s work to modernize and
improve the existing Veterinarians Act is
well underway. Initial consultations, held this
spring, provided a wealth of helpful feedback.
At a recent meeting, Council approved three
additional concepts to be circulated for public
consultation this fall. Concepts proposed
include:
• a new scope of practice model based on
controlled acts
• mandatory reporting of a dismissal or
resignation of a veterinarian related to
incompetence or incapacity
• interim suspensions when a member’s
continued practice poses a risk to patients
and the public
• publication of the names of members
involved in a discipline hearing prior to the
conclusion of the hearing
Watch for your opportunities to share your
thoughts on these interesting concepts.
The College is asking the province to
modernize the Veterinarians Act to address
Fall 2016
Vol. 32 No. 3
ISSN 0821-6320
FEATURED
Council appointed four groups to manage
the process including an Oversight Advisory
Group and three working groups: Scope
of Practice, Investigations and Resolutions,
and Quality Practice. All groups include
Council members, senior staff, veterinarians,
government representatives, association
representatives and representatives from other
regulatory bodies. The Investigations and
Resolutions group and the Quality Practice
group have now completed their work.
Your guide to current policy
Consultations on draft concepts are expected
to continue over the next year. Council plans
to have final recommendations in place for
September 2017.
On October 1, 2016, Bill 33 - a new set
of rules managing controlled substances
prescribed or dispensed in the form of a
patch - and most particularly Fentanyl came into force.
The College’s governing authority was
enacted by the Ontario government in 1990.
The legislation is due for a substantive review
which would take into consideration changes
to the veterinary profession and also shifts in
public expectations.
Learn more about the College’s legislative
reform initiative at:
www.cvo.org/Legislative-Reform
This issue of College Connection explores
the College’s latest policy initiatives.
The College welcomes your feedback on
College Connection!
NEW LEGISLATION
ALERT!
Veterinarians who prescribe or dispense
Fentanyl by patch are affected. Promotion
of this bill was spearheaded by the OPP focused on a desire to reduce the public
health risk of opioid use and overdose.
Be informed. You are accountable for
your practice. For specifics on the new
requirements, visit www.cvo.org/fentanyl.
CONTENTS
Professionalism - Awareness . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Rabies Vaccinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Learning in Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
VCPR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
OAVT Rabies Response Program . . . . . . . . . 4
Ethical Dilemma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Strengthening the veterinary profession through quality practice and public accountability.
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