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Sep 2

Ministry Guidelines for Pandemic Stockpile Use

On August 24, 2022, the Ministry of Health released an Addendum: Guidelines for Pandemic Stockpile Use. This document is an addendum to the Ministry's June 10, 2022 COVID-19 Guidance on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Health Care Workers and Health Care Entities. Occupational therapists working in independent or private practice may be eligible to access the stockpile depending on the sector in which they work.

Aug 23

COVID-19 Update: Information on Ministry guidance, screening, masking and more.

The Chief Medical Officer of Health revoked the remaining Directives concerning measures to manage the transmission of COVID-19. As a result, masking and active screening requirements were lifted in most public settings.

The Directives have been replaced by Ministry of Health guidance for health care workers and organizations.

Aug 19

Government of Ontario releases new "Plan to Stay Open: Health System Stability and Recovery"

On August 18, 2022, the Government of Ontario introduced its "Plan to Stay Open: Health System Stability and Recovery." See more details in the news release.

Aug 9

Information for Health Care Providers regarding Rowan's Law: Concussion safety

To support the implementation of the removal-from-sport and return-to-sport protocols, the Ministry of Health has developed a Rowan’s Law: Information for Health Care Providers.

Jul 27

Now Available in French and English: 2022 PREP - National eLearning Module

The National eLearning Module on the Competencies for Occupational Therapists in Canada is now available in MyQA. It is the College’s PREP for 2022.

Jul 19

New Refreshed Website

The College is excited to launch and share our refreshed website with you.

Behind the scenes, the College has been hard at work updating and improving our website. We hope you find the website is now easier to navigate, so you can find what you need faster.

Jul 13

Information on Ontario expanding eligibility for second booster shot

Starting on Thursday, July 14 at 8:00 a.m., Ontario is expanding eligibility for second booster doses to individuals aged 18 and over.

Jul 6

Mental Wellness Supports for Healthcare Workers

Has your mental wellness been impacted by the pandemic? If you are a health care worker and you feel like your mental health has been impacted due to COVID-19, you can quickly access supports. Learn more.

Jul 4

June 23, 2022 Board Meeting Highlights

Board OrientationLegal counsel facilitated a discussion with the Board regarding its role and responsibilities, the role of the regulator, and the public interest mandate of the College. Learn how the College Council works to protect the public. Year in ReviewAccomplishments of year 2 of the 4-year strategic plan were shared by the Registrar & CEO. The presentation is now available on our website.Review the College’s Strategic Priorities. Finance EducationThe Board received education on the structure for financial statements and reporting. As part of governance modernization, the College established a Finance and Audit...

Jun 20

June 23, 2022 Board Meeting

Our next College Board meeting will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Board meetings are open to the public.

Jun 17

Update on Monkeypox Reporting

On June 17, 2022, the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health distributed a memo and appendix to health care providers and public health units regarding monkeypox. Learn about reporting requirements and view additional resources.

Jun 9

Most Provincial Masking Requirements to be Lifted June 11

Ontario's Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Chief Medical Officer of Health announced that most of the remaining provincial masking requirements will be lifted on June 11, 2022.

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