REPORTS FROM COUNCIL
evolving the latter from a print-based magazine to a digital format where information is current , dynamic and easy to access .
New Direction for Opioid Strategy Council has approved a new direction in its opioid strategy – one that puts the focus squarely on the promotion of quality improvement . This revised strategy will see us putting more of our energies into ensuring that physicians have the information and tools to prescribe appropriately . This includes providing physicians with feedback in their assessments , encouraging physicians to access their own prescribing data and promoting educational resources . We have an article on page 15 .
Development of Strategic Plan Council began discussions on the development of a new strategic plan , given that the current plan ends in 2018 . The key components of the process will include internal and external consultations , an environmental scan , and a facilitated session with Council to develop the strategic priorities . The proposed approach would involve retaining external expertise for key elements of the process ( e . g ., consultation and facilitation ), but rely on existing structures and staff support for the majority of the work . Further discussion will take place at December ’ s Council meeting . It is expected that the development of a strategic plan will be completed by May 2019 .
At its meeting , Council supported the following governance principles : Accountability , Adaptability , Competence , Diversity , Independence , Integrity and Transparency . Council also considered and was supportive of preliminary recommendations for governance reform ( those that could be made without legislative change and those that could not ). Council will consider recommendations for governance reform in December . Anne Coghlan , CEO of the College of Nurses of Ontario , provided Council with an update on the status of the CNO ’ s efforts to help realize governance change .
Delegating Statutory Powers Council has approved a by-law that provides express authority for the Registrar to delegate statutory powers . The by-law provides added protection to the current practice of delegating the Registrar ’ s powers when the Registrar is unavailable .
General By-law Amendments Council approved circulation of amendments that will revise certain General By-law provisions relating to the public register and mandatory reporting . The proposed bylaw addresses duplications and inconsistencies with the new legislative and regulatory provisions passed under Bill 87 earlier this year . The General By-law already provided for most of the new posting and mandatory reporting provisions , but there are some differences in scope and in language . The proposed bylaw is available on our website . MD
CPSO Governance Review Council continues to move forward with discussions about making governance change to the College .
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