Many changes are coming to the PSW Industry.
As we all know, there are a lot of changes coming to the PSW Industry.
Many of these are much needed changes and topics on which we have been fiercly advocating for you with our government officials on since 2018:
► Title Protection
► Registration with an authentic, independant 3rd party entity
► Regulation under an established body already familiar with PSWs
► Permanent wage increases
► Mandatory staffing ratios
► Full time employment
► Benefits
► Paid Sick Days
► Pension Plans
The Canadian PSW Network selected to represent PSWs
The Canadian PSW Network selected to represent PSWs
Here is the speech that we gave on behalf of PSWs regarding the PSW Oversight Authority. The Ontario government is taking action to build a more connected, patient-centred health care system through the introduction of a new bill, the Advancing Oversight and Planning in Ontario’s Health System Act, 2021.
BILL 283 STATUS
BILL 283 STATUS
Bill 283, Advancing Oversight and Planning in Ontario's Health System Act, 2021
Updates by Government to the current status of the Bill & transcripts to the debates
April 27, 2021
The Advancing Oversight and Planning in Ontario’s Health System Act, 2021, if passed, would create three new Acts
The Advancing Oversight and Planning in Ontario’s Health System Act, 2021, if passed, would create three new Acts
Proposed Legislation to Strengthen the Health and Supportive Care Workforce During COVID-19 and Beyond
Proposed Legislation to Strengthen the Health and Supportive Care Workforce During COVID-19 and Beyond
The Ontario government is taking action to build a more connected, patient-centred health care system through the introduction of a new bill, the Advancing Oversight and Planning in Ontario’s Health System Act, 2021.
Ontario Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Health Workforce Accountability and Enhance Data-Driven COVID-19 Response
Ontario Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Health Workforce Accountability and Enhance Data-Driven COVID-19 Response
Ontario government introduced legislation that, if passed, will help strengthen Ontario’s health care workforce and support the delivery of high-quality care by regulating personal support workers, physician assistants and behaviour analysts. This legislation would also enhance the province’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic by promoting the timely reporting of COVID-19 vaccine data to the Ministry of Health. The proposed legislation is part of the government’s commitment to build a more connected, patient-centred health care system.
Ontario Government PSW Regulation Short on Details Raises More Questions than Answers...
Ontario Government PSW Regulation Short on Details Raises More Questions than Answers...
SEIU Healthcare, Unifor, and CUPE, unions representing 175,000 healthcare workers across Ontario, are concerned that the Ford government in Ontario has introduced a Bill to regulate personal support workers (PSWs) without also providing the urgent supports they need right now as they continue to fight the pandemic.
Proposed Changes would lead to the regulation of Personal Support Workers, Physician Assistants and Behaviour Analysts in the Province of Ontario
Proposed Changes would lead to the regulation of Personal Support Workers, Physician Assistants and Behaviour Analysts in the Province of Ontario
On April 27, 2021 Ontario introduced Bill 283, Advancing Oversight and Planning in Ontario’s Health System Act, 2021 (“Bill 283”). As of the date of this bulletin, Bill 283 passed its second reading and has been ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Social Policy.
Bill 283 is comprised of various parts, included among which are four Schedules:
Schedule 1 - Covid-19 Vaccination Reporting Act, 2021
Schedule 2 - Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority Act, 2021
Schedule 3 - Medicine Act, 1991
Schedule 4 - Psychology and Applied Behaviour Analysis Act, 2021
May 6, 2021
On April 27, 2021 Ontario introduced Bill 283, Advancing Oversight and Planning in Ontario’s Health System Act, 2021
On April 27, 2021 Ontario introduced Bill 283, Advancing Oversight and Planning in Ontario’s Health System Act, 2021
May 3, 2021
Unlike professionals regulated by Colleges under the Regulated Health Professions Act, the Bill does not prevent non-registered PSWs from working as PSWs.
Unlike professionals regulated by Colleges under the Regulated Health Professions Act, the Bill does not prevent non-registered PSWs from working as PSWs.
BILL 283 Regarding PSWs
BILL 283 Regarding PSWs
Bill 283 establishes a corporation called the “Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority” (the “Authority” (s. 2), governed by a board of 8-12 directors (s. 4(2)). The qualifications for sitting on the Board will be determined by regulation and the Authority’s by-laws (s. 4(6)). The Board will appoint one of its employees to be the Chief Executive Officer (s. 10(1)). The Statutory Powers Procedure Act does not apply to anything done by the CEO, except as may be provided in regulation (s. 10(4)).
Unlike professionals regulated by Colleges under the Regulated Health Professions Act, the Bill does not prevent non-registered PSWs from working as PSWs. However, non-registrants are not permitted to use the visual mark or other identifier established by the Authority or to hold themselves out as a registrant (s. 37).
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