Proof of Vaccination Requirement |
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As the province currently strives to mitigate the impact of the Delta variant’s influence on the fourth wave, steps have now been put in place to assist businesses in protecting Ontarians.
Effective September 22, individuals will be required to demonstrate proof of vaccination to gain entry into certain business, establishments, and other facilities. The guidance document can be viewed and downloaded here. Information on the proof of vaccination policy is also available here.
Kinesiologists who work or treat patients in various settings, such as facilities used for sports, fitness activities, and personal fitness training, should continue following the guidance outlined by the Chief Medical of Health and Ontario Ministry of Health. A refresher on the College’s guidance, with respect to practice under Step Three, can be found here.
Employers also have the discretion, under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, 1990, to direct employees to be vaccinated or not.
A comprehensive list of guidance regarding mandatory vaccination status can be found under the Chief Medical Officer of Health’s Directive #6.
The province will be launching both an enhanced QR code digital vaccine receipt, as well as an app to conveniently showcase one’s vaccination status. The app is expected to launch sometime in October.
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Privacy Guidance for Regulated Health Professionals |
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As privacy becomes a top concern for both consumers and professionals working in regulated professions, transparency and confidentiality become vital.
Health Information Custodians, such as kinesiologists, should remain familiar with the Personal Health Information Protection Act, or PHIPA, whether services are provided in-person or virtually.
In this forum, health lawyer and health privacy expert Kate Dewhirst, discusses various changes made to PHIPA, and addresses additional areas with respect to the Act.
Check out the webinar to learn more about privacy, and the obligations of regulated health professionals. Supplementary information regarding privacy can conveniently be found on our website.
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Registration Update on Suspension Notices and COVID-19 Relief |
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October 28 at 11:59 p.m. is the deadline for registrants to renew and pay the renewal fee to avoid their certificate being suspended.
The College is committed to providing support to kinesiologists who are experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As such, the late renewal fee has been waived up to and including October 27. Also, registrants who are suspended on October 28 for non-renewal, but who reinstate between October 28 and October 31 will not be charged a reinstatement or late fee.
If suspension occurs, and the registrant wishes to be reinstated after October 31, the renewal, late, and reinstatement fee must be paid in full.
More information on renewal can be found here.
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Updates on Council’s Governance
The College has several updates pertaining to its governance as follows:
A Council meeting regarding the election of officers occurred on September 27. New officers have been designated for the President, Vice-President, and Executive Committee positions during the meeting:
President: Jennifer Pereira
Vice President: Mary Pat Moore
Additional Executive Committee members: Victoria Nicholson, Susan Garfat, Ben Matthie.
Council reviewed and approved a Council and Committee Member and Volunteer Conflict of Interest Policy. The purpose of this policy is to avoid and, where not possible, manage conflicts of interest by the College's Council and committee members, as well as volunteers. Council also approved proposed changes to By-Law 16 regarding conflict of interest for external consultation. View the proposed amendments and provide feedback here.
Council approved proposed changes to By-law 10, with respect to the eligibility requirements and nomination process for registrants seeking to stand for election to Council. Council considered feedback obtained during the external consultation process and approved final amendments. View the approved amendments here.
In addition, Council considered and approved proposed changes to By-law 13 regarding eligibility requirements for Committee selection for external consultation. View the proposed amendments and provide feedback here.
Terms of reference were considered by Council, with respect to a new standing Governance and Nominations Committee. In accordance with By-law 13, this Committee will assist in competency-based assessments, education, and overseeing the administration of the evaluation of Council and committee members.
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Registrants that have any questions or concerns should contact the College for further information.
Due to COVID-19, College staff continue to work remotely. However, it's business as usual at the CKO and all efforts are made to respond to all inquiries, by phone or email, as quickly as possible.
Membership can communicate with the College at info@coko.ca, or by phone at (416) 961-7000.
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Spousal Exception Legislation Approved |
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The College recently received information from the Ministry of Health following up its November 2020 public notice about Regulation 401.2 of the Kinesiology Act regarding Spousal Exception.
In 2015, the College recommended an amendment to the Regulated Health Professions Act, the governing legislation for all health profession regulatory bodies. Current legislation makes it an offence for any regulated health professional to treat spouses. Based on the nature of kinesiologists' work, CKO’s recommendation was to provide an exemption for the profession, and the College is pleased to announce that the amendment has been approved, and sealed, and forwarded to CKO for the Registrar’s signature.
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College Email address changes |
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In our continued efforts to improve efficiencies and access to regulatory staff, the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario (CKO) has simplified its email address system. Effective immediately, the following email addresses will reach the staff indicated:
Book Keeper
Colleen Foster
Complaints
Practice Advice
Examination
Information
Keisha Simpson
Lara Thacker
Lisa Groten
Magdalena Reder
Placement
Registrar - Nancy Leris
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Please do not unsubscribe if you are registered with the College. If you do unsubscribe, you will be contacted by staff to re-subscribe as the College primarily communicates to registrants via email. We strive to keep communications relevant and to a minimum. Information regarding registration matters (annual renewal deadline, quality assurance requirements, etc.), and important news and updates are sent via email. The College works on the assumption that all registrants receive all of our emails.
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