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….
Complaints to the College: A Guide for Dental Hygienists
How do you avoid complaints to the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) and what do you do if you receive one? Over the years,…
What is the ICRC?
The Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee or ICRC is one of seven statutory committees that are part of the Colleges that regulate…
The CNO’s process for handling privacy breaches by nurses
Protecting patient privacy is both a legal and an ethical obligation for all nurses – regardless of whether you are a Registered Nurse…
CNO Undertakings: a Primer for Nurses
The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) may resolve a concern about a nurse’s practice by having the nurse sign an undertaking – where it…
Do Nurses need an order to administer the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Nurses play a critical role in the COVID-19 vaccination rollout. There is a new exemption for some Registered Nurses (RN), Registered…
Registering with the CRPO to practice Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a relatively newly regulated profession in Ontario. Its practice is governed by the Psychotherapy Act, 2007. The…