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Lecture 3: The RHPA and CMRITO Flashcards

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What is self-regulation in healthcare professions?

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Privilege granted to some professions to regulate their own practice

Self-regulation includes setting entry to practice standards, defining and enforcing standards of practice, and prescribing programs to enhance practice and ensure competence.

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What is the primary criterion for self-regulation?

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Risk of harm to patients

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What are the secondary criteria for self-regulation?

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Professional autonomy
Educational requirements for entry to practice
Body of knowledge & scope of practice

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What is the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)?

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Governing framework for regulating healthcare professionals in Ontario

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What is the main aim of the RHPA?

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To protect public interest

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What does the RHPA provide in terms of governance?

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Creates a system of open and accountable self-governance

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What newer self-regulating professions have been added to the RHPA?

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  • Diagnostic medical sonographers
  • Kinesiology
  • Homeopathy
  • Naturopathy
  • Psychotherapy
  • Traditional Chinese medicine
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What is the RHPA model characterized by?

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Flexibility and adaptability as scopes of practice evolve

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What are controlled acts?

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14 controlled acts that may only be performed by regulated professionals

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True or False: All healthcare professionals can perform all controlled acts.

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False

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What is the RHPA harm clause?

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Prohibits individuals not qualified to treat or advise on health matters if serious harm may result

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What are some exceptions to the RHPA’s risk of harm clause?

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  • Rendering first-aid or temporary assistance in an emergency
  • Training under supervision to become a member of a profession
  • Treating by prayer or spiritual means
  • Treating a household member
  • Assisting with routine activities of living
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What is the scope of practice for Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists as per the MRIT Act?

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Use of ionizing radiation, electromagnetism, soundwaves, and other prescribed forms of energy for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

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List 5 of the controlled acts authorized by the MRIT Act.

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  1. Administering substances by injection or inhalation
  2. Tracheal suctioning of a tracheostomy (not beyond the larynx)
  3. Administering contrast media or putting an instrument, hand or finger
    - beyond the anal verge
    - beyond the labia majora
    - beyond the anal verge
    - into an artificial opening
  4. performing a procedure on tissue below the dermis
  5. applying a perscribed form of energy
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What is the role of the CMRITO?

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Regulates the activities of MRT’s according to the RHPA and MRIT Act
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- works to protect the public enursing technologists are qualified to practice

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What is the CMRITO’s mission?

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To regulate the profession of medical radiation and imaging technology to serve and protect the public interest

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List the values of CMRITO.

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  • Integrity
  • Fairness
  • Transparency
  • Respect
  • Professionalism
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What are the CMRITO’s objects?

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  • Regulate the practice of the profession
  • Develop standards of qualification
  • Maintain programs for quality assurance
  • Promote inter-professional collaboration
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What does the CMRITO Council consist of?

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  • 7 elected members
  • 6 appointed members
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What are the main committees within CMRITO?

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  • Executive
  • Registration
  • Inquiries, Complaints & Reports
  • Discipline
  • Fitness to Practise
  • Quality Assurance
  • Patient Relations
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What is required for a complaint to be submitted to CMRITO?

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Must include name and contact information, incident details, and MRT name

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What constitutes professional misconduct?

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  • Failure to maintain standards of practice
  • Working while impaired
  • Abusive conduct
  • Theft
  • Failure to obtain consent
  • Inadequate documentation
  • Misrepresentation
  • Conflict of interest
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What are the Characteristics of Self-Regulating Occupations

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  • high standards of practice
  • accountable for their actions
  • life long learners
  • focused on quality
  • trustworthy
    -professions
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Who is the regulatory body for MRTs

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Who are the authorizing statutes for MRTs

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The RHPA and MRIT act

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Act 5 of prescribed energy

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Refers to electromagnestism and sound waves
Ionizing radiation is governed by HARP

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When should an authorized act not be performed?

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You dont have all the required skills and judgement to perform the task soundly

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