Understanding Ontario’s Complex Mandatory Reporting Requirements
Mandatory reporting is one of the ways in which the College achieves its mandate of protecting the public. As a naturopath, you had a legal obligation under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 to report certain information to the College so that any incidents of possible professional misconduct, incompetence, or incapacity on the part of its registrants could be appropriately investigated and addressed.
In this session, we reviewed the intricacies of Ontario’s mandatory reporting requirements for health professionals, particularly NDs. These requirements included sensitive issues related to child abuse and neglect, sexual abuse, findings of guilt, negligence, malpractice, and incapacity, as well as reportable and communicable diseases and breaches of patient privacy. By the end of the session, you were expected to be able to understand what had to be reported and to whom, through the various legislative structures in Ontario.
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PRESENTERS
Dr. Adam Gratton
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Adam Gratton, ND completed his naturopathic medical studies at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in 2008 after obtaining his Specialist Bachelor of Science degree in Toxicology at the University of Toronto. Following his naturopathic medical studies, he completed a two-year residency at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine followed by a Master of Science degree in Pharmacology and Toxicology at Michigan State University.
Adam is also an associate professor at CCNM since 2010 where he coordinates and teaches courses related to evidence-based medicine and pharmacology. He is also actively involved in numerous collaborative research projects. Adam has a keen research and clinical interest in naturopathic approaches to patients with skin conditions.
In addition to his private practice, Adam is also actively involved with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario, the provincial regulatory body for naturopathic doctors.
Erica Laugalys
Deputy CEO, Registrant and Corporate Services
Erica Laugalys is the Deputy CEO, Registrant and Corporate Services and has been with the College for over 10 years. Erica has served with many Council members supporting their work on several committees, including the Registration Committee and Exam Appeals Committee. She has been vital to the development and implementation of the College’s Clinical Sciences, Biomedical and Clinical (Practical) Examinations, not to mention the Prescribing & Therapeutics and IVIT exams. In addition to her Council and Committee work, Erica has interacted with countless volunteers who have served as examiners, invigilators, and item writers. Erica has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Waterloo. Prior to her work with the College, she worked in Registration and Examinations for the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy-Naturopathy.