Practice bytes: Mandatory Reporting

Re: Staff Suspensions & Terminations

As a reminder, in our efforts to help our members understand their regulatory responsibilities – in this edition of bytes we wanted to share details around your requirements to notify the College about changes to any staff member’s employment status.

If, for any reason, you suspend a staff member from work or terminate their employment – you must submit full details of the events leading up to the decision and provide a written notification to Lloyd Fischer, Complaints Director at the College on the day the decision is executed. This is a directive from the Health Professions Act that is applicable to all regulated health professionals in the province. This information will then be reviewed and acted on from the College’s mandate and regulations. It is important to include all details and reasoning for the decision with the notification. Additionally, regulated members should be reminded that anytime they experience a change in employment, they must notify the College and update their profile accordingly.

Failure to comply or report any staff employment changes can be subject to further professional conduct actions by the College against the regulated member. If you’re uncertain what you should include or how you would report – please feel free to connect with our Complaints Director, Lloyd Fischer at 780.429.2330 or by email at: lfischer@abdenturists.ca. Please keep in mind that any notification to the College should be done by the regulated member themselves (the owner of the clinic) and not an administrative staff member as it’s your responsibility as the regulated member.