Note: This article was originally published in the Autumn/Winter 2023 edition of our On Call newsletter and has not been updated.
This policy sets out the College’s definition of the beginning and end of a midwife-client relationship and assists midwives in complying with the provisions of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA) that address sexual abuse.
The College’s Sexual Abuse Prevention Policy was scheduled for review this year in accordance with the College’s regular cycle of reviewing policies to ensure currency. Council last approved revisions to the Sexual Abuse Prevention Policy in June 2019.
Council approved the following changes to the policy:
- Under “Definitions”, the RHPA’s definition of “Spouse” is now included.
- Under, “The Beginning and Termination of a Midwife-Client Relationship:”
- The existing bullet points were arranged in the order of what a client may most
understand a direct interaction to be. - A clarification was made of what is not considered a direct interaction.
- The existing bullet points were arranged in the order of what a client may most
The revised Sexual Abuse Prevention Policy is available on the College’s website.