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Case Studies

Working with Children Whose Parents are Separated or Divorced

Vanessa is an occupational therapist (OT) who owns and operates a private pediatric practice. She received a referral to see Ethan, a 5-year-old boy who has autism spectrum…
Insights from Investigations

Pause Before You Post Client Photos

Occupational therapists in private practice have the added responsibility of managing their business practice. When promoting their practice, occupational therapists should be mindful about how and what they…
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Privacy Code
Practice Guidance

Guidance: Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA)
Practice Guidance

Guidance: Remote (Virtual) Services, 2024
Practice Guidance

Guidance: Working with Third Party Payers, 2024
Practice Guidance

Guidance: Use of Social Media, 2021
Standards

Standard for Record Keeping, 2023
Practice Guidance

Guidance: Private Practice, 2024
Practice Guidance
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Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA): A Guide for Regulated Health Professionals
Practice Guidance

Guidance: Privacy Legislation and Occupational Therapy Practice, 2023
Legislation & Bylaws
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Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004
Practice Guidance

What Should Occupational Therapists Consider if Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Practice?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to various technologies designed to simulate human thinking and learning. AI works by collecting information and using algorithms to learn, predict and make decisions….
Case Studies

Managing a Privacy Breach

Manuel, an occupational therapist in an outpatient clinic, has been working with a client named Daisy. As a part of his role, Manuel recommended some adaptive equipment and…
Webinars & Podcasts

Privacy Legislation and Occupational Therapy Practice Presentation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63zHr5bMSBs&t=37s Watch the College's presentation on the Privacy Legislation and Occupational Therapy Practice guidance document, hosted by the College's Manager of Practice, Sandra Carter and Practice Consultant Diane…
Q&As

Disclosing Personal Health Information

Question: When can personal health information be disclosed without consent? Answer: Maintaining the confidentiality of all clients’ personal health information (PHI) is extremely important. Clients have the right…
Webinars & Podcasts

All Things Privacy with Kate Dewhirst: Info for Regulated Health Professionals

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufIjBa3cedk This is a recording of the June 24, 2021 webinar with health lawyer and health privacy expert Kate Dewhirst. Kate discusses changes to the Personal Health Information…
Q&As

Emailing Client Information

Q: I am working from home, what are the expectations for emailing information that contains client information? A: This is a very important question. Occupational therapists must take…
Q&As

How long should I keep client records?

Q: If I am a health information custodian, how long should I keep a client's records?A: The Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004, (PHIPA), s. (3), set outs…
Case Studies

Client suicidal ideation and privacy

Trixie, an occupational therapist (OT), received a referral for a home safety assessment for an 85-year-old client, Mr. Porter. The referral came through the rehabilitation company she works…
Q&As

Canada Revenue Agency Audits

Q: I am being audited by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). I have been asked by CRA to provide supporting documentation that includes personal information for my clients pertaining…

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