Understanding Ontario’s Complex Mandatory Reporting Requirements
Mandatory reporting was one of the key ways the College fulfilled its mandate to protect the public. As naturopaths, registrants had a legal obligation under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 to report specific information to the College. This requirement ensured that any incidents of possible professional misconduct, incompetence, or incapacity on the part of registrants could be properly investigated and addressed.
In this session of the Regulatory Education Program (REP), participants reviewed the intricacies of Ontario’s mandatory reporting requirements for health professionals, with a particular focus on naturopathic doctors (NDs). These requirements involved sensitive issues, including child abuse and neglect, sexual abuse, findings of guilt, negligence, malpractice, incapacity, reportable and communicable diseases, and breaches of patient privacy.
By the end of the session, attendees had gained a clearer understanding of what needed to be reported, to whom, and through which legislative structures in Ontario. The session emphasized the importance of fulfilling these obligations as part of a broader commitment to patient safety and public trust.
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PRESENTERS
Dr. Adam Gratton, ND
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.