As electronic communication is frequently used in the practise of midwifery, there are important safeguards midwives should consider implementing to minimize risks of breaching client privacy and/or failing to meet standards of practice. The following are some suggestions:
News
The College has long sought to make changes to legislation and regulations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of its programs. This is in response to best practices in regulation, removing barriers to the delivery of safe and quality midwifery care, and improvement of the client experience in the health care system
[tweetthis]CMO Education Day [/tweetthis] AGENDA & REGISTRATION Registrar Kelly Dobbin Presents: Director, Naakai Garnette will present in Thunder Bay Proposed Changes to The…
[tweetthis]2016 Council Election Results[/tweetthis] The CMO is pleased to announce that three professional members were re-elected in CMO’s Council Election,…
CMRC: Use of Protected Title of Midwife Statement
The College’s Registration Regulation requires members to maintain ongoing competence in three areas: Neonatal Resuscitation, Obstetrical Emergency Skills and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Previously, the requirements for these were outlined in three separate policies, and now have been merged into one revised policy in order to make the information more accessible.
On March 3, 2016, after careful consideration of member and stakeholder feedback,
Council approved the proposed by-law amendments.
The Member Communiqué is the College’s digital newsletter offering quick and easy-to-read information about midwifery standards and regulation in Ontario, including updates to practice standards, changes to regulation and legislation, and other news affecting midwifery practice.
In 2016, the College adopted a new transparency initiative, increasing the information available on our public register. The College is…