What happens when the CNO “cautions” a nurse?
What is a "Caution"? When can the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) direct a nurse to attend a Caution meeting? What are nurses expected to do? How will a Caution affect my nursing career?
FAQ: How can a Professional Regulation and Discipline Lawyer help me?
Many of our clients have never worked with a lawyer before they reach out for help. Read on for answers to some of the frequently asked questions we get from our prospective clients who face
Dealing with a patient complaint? What health professionals can do to avoid a legal claim
What health professionals can do when dealing with a patient complaint. 10 Tips to de-escalate patient complaints.
HPARB reviews of College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Complaint Decisions
The CNO’s ICRC decisions about a nursing complaint may be reviewable by the HPARB. Find out answers to FAQs about the process here.
Ontario PSWs are a step closer to regulation
On June 3, 2021, Ontario’s Bill 283, the Advancing Oversight and Planning in Ontario’s Health System Act, 2021, received Royal Assent,…
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) in Canada: How the right evolved and what’s new in Bill C-7
On March 17, 2021, the federal Government passed Bill C-7: An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying), which legally…
When do Nurses have to Self-Report to the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)?
In some circumstances, nurses have an obligation to report themselves to the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). The self-reporting…
An Overview of CNO Discipline Hearings with comments from the Chair: FAQs for Ontario Nurses
For most nurses, even the idea or possibility of being disciplined by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) will cause grave anxiety….
