| Continuing Care Contracts are used to allow monitoring of physicians with health problems, to place personal or practice restrictions on the physician and/or to comply with decisions made as a result of discipline. The requirements are designed to minimize risk to patients and to encourage the physician to attend to his/her health needs. Compliance with the contract is a condition of registration and failure to comply can result in referral to the Investigating Committee. The CPSA shall demonstrate a consistent approach to contract violations, by this, the practitioner will be aware of the consequences of his or her actions. This policy applies to all behavioural contract violations administered by the CPSA. Process: A) These violations will be assessed upon the following criteria: - First time violations vs. others
- Where they are reported by the practitioner
- Immediate risk to patients
- Whether or not there is an “Order of Council”
- Others
B) The Assistant Registrar shall develop a database to assist in the tracking of violations to ensure consistency. C) The Assistant Registrar shall refer such violations matters as she/he deems fit to the PHMC or Executive for discussion/decisions. D) The Assistant Registrar may also seek the advice of the PHMC. E) Having regard for the due process, the decision of the Assistant Registrar will be final as to the consequences. Consequences will include sanctions as follows: - None (e.g. first time no risk, reported by the individual practitioner)
- Moderate (consider referral to the Complaints Director as possible conduct unbecoming)
- Serious (referral to the Complaints Director for consideration)
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